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BroadLink vs Kidde

Comparing both brands side by side, ratings, catalog size and every product, so you can see which fits your smart home better.

Updated June 2026
BroadLink logoHigher rated
4.1/5
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BroadLink is a Chinese smart home brand best known for its universal IR and RF remote controls that bring older appliances like TVs and air conditioners into the smart home. Its catalog also includes smart plugs, switches and sensors, controlled through the BroadLink app and compatible with Alexa and Google Home. BroadLink is a budget-friendly way to automate devices that lack native connectivity.

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Kidde logo
KiddeUnited States flagUnited States
4.0/5
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Kidde is an American fire safety manufacturer founded in 1917 and one of the largest makers of residential smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Alongside its traditional hardwired and battery alarms it sells a connected range that adds Wi-Fi, app notifications and voice alerts, including combination units that also monitor indoor air quality and models that report into the Ring app. It also makes fire extinguishers, escape ladders and water leak and freeze detectors.

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