Strategic Partnership Empowers Integrators to Deliver Comprehensive Whole-Home Protection Through Seamless Ring
Ecosystem Integration
PHOENIX — April 15, 2026 — Blackwire Designs, a leading distributor in the custom installation and Pro AV markets, today announced a strategic partnership with Kidde, North America’s premier home fire safety brand. Through this agreement, Blackwire will carry Kidde’s latest line of Ring-integrated smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, providing professional integrators with a sophisticated solution that bridges the gap between legacy hardware and modern app connectivity.
“Adding Kidde to our lineup strengthens our commitment to delivering end-to-end life-safety solutions,” said Cody Crossland, VP of sales and customer service at Blackwire Designs. “By pairing Kidde’s legacy of reliability with the Ring ecosystem, our dealers can increase project scope and deliver a higher-value installation from a single procurement source.”
As homeowners increasingly demand environments that unify security, video, and safety, this partnership allows dealers to source trusted fire protection from the same distributor they rely on for automation and networking hardware. The collaboration centers on next-generation detection technology designed to react to smoke significantly faster and with more precision than previous standards. These offerings include the Smart Smoke + CO Alarm and the standalone Smart Smoke Alarm, available in a hardwired configuration with a battery-powered version coming soon.
The integration with the Ring ecosystem allows dealers to design complete safety systems managed through a single, familiar interface. Both models enable the delivery of real-time notifications for smoke, carbon monoxide, and low battery warnings directly to a user’s mobile device. For clients seeking maximum protection, these devices also support optional 24/7 professional monitoring and emergency dispatch through a compatible Ring subscription.
“Our partnership with Blackwire represents a significant step forward in making professional-grade life safety more accessible to the custom integration market,” said Alexander Salter, regional sales manager at Kidde. “By combining Kidde’s trusted detection technology with the Ring ecosystem, we’re providing dealers with a seamless way to enhance home safety, reduce nuisance alarms, and deliver the real-time connectivity today’s homeowners demand.”
This product line offers a distinct advantage for retrofit projects, as installing just one Kidde smart alarm can bring mobile connectivity to an entire existing network of interconnected Kidde hardwired devices. This capability, combined with enhanced sensing technology that minimizes cooking-related nuisance alarms, ensures that dealers can deliver high-reliability systems while reducing unnecessary service calls.
More information about Blackwire is online at blackwiredesigns.com.
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About Blackwire Designs
Founded in 2009 and staffed by former integrators, Blackwire Designs stands out as a unique distributor in the custom installation industry. Headquartered in Phoenix, Blackwire utilizes integrated software to deliver exceptional sales and systems support to dealers around the world, whenever they need it. Its experienced team members are on hand to assist customers in finding the perfect products and software to ensure that their business’s day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently. For more information, visit www.blackwiredesigns.com.
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Photo Caption: Kidde’s line of Ring-integrated smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are now available through Blackwire.
