Are Ring-app Kidde detectors worth it over a standard alarm?

Good Housekeeping's review notes the Ring-enabled Kidde models cost roughly twice a dumb detector but add real-time phone alerts, which matters most when no one is home. PCMag's coverage agrees the smart features are useful but flags Ring app subscription pressure for advanced features. If you're never away and don't want another app, a standard 10-year alarm is fine.