Overview
Ring integrated smoke/CO or Kidde smart alarm — Ring-compatible life-safety device with app and alarm integration (verify exact model and regional listing).
On Ring Alarm, this device is a supervised Z-Wave peripheral — status appears under Device Health in the Ring app, and faults can block arming depending on mode settings.
At a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Detection | Smoke and/or CO per device SKU |
| Connectivity | Z-Wave and/or Wi-Fi depending on model |
| Placement | Follow NFPA-style location guidance in Ring/Kidde docs |
| Monitoring | Professional fire monitoring where offered with Ring Protect Pro |
What This Device Does Well
Provides reliable status reporting and user-facing alerts through the Ring app when installed and enrolled correctly.
Before You Service or Replace One
- Generation — Gen 1 vs Gen 2 vs 3rd gen — battery type and reset steps differ.
- Hub online — Base Station must show connected in app before diagnosing sensor.
- Range — distant devices may need Range Extender, not a new sensor.
- Tamper — cover fully closed before declaring hardware fault.
- Monitoring mode — Practice/disarmed modes affect whether alarms dispatch.
Official Sources
- https://ring.com/support/products/alarm/flood-and-freeze-sensor-2nd-gen?page=1
Use official Ring support articles for reset procedures, battery types, LED patterns, and regional availability — Ring updates app flows frequently.
Compatible Peripherals
This page lists what this product works with in the Ring ecosystem — not generic third-party alarm panels unless explicitly stated in Ring support.
Host compatibility
| Host / ecosystem | How it connects |
|---|---|
| Ring Alarm Pro / Ring Alarm | Per model compatibility chart in Ring support |
Not compatible / common mistakes
Using Ring Alarm Z-Wave devices without a Ring Alarm Base Station or Alarm Pro hub.
Replacement guidance
- Match generation and SKU on the product label before ordering.
- After replacement, remove old device from app and add new hardware — Z-Wave IDs do not transfer.
- Document device name and placement in app for end-user support.
- For monitored accounts, run test mode per Ring Protect instructions after swap.
Source: Ring/Kidde smart alarm installation and safety documentation (Ring official documentation).