PSA Lifesaver vs Ring:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PSA Lifesaver and Ring were level in searches among fire alarm brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 10 branded searches each, at 0.91% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fire alarm brands, PSA Lifesaver appeared in two of the five answers and Ring in none.
Who do people search for more?
PSA Lifesaver and Ring are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
PSA Lifesaver, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Ring in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
PSA Lifesaver, the only one of the two named
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Top fire alarm brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PSA Lifesaver was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ring did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Cavius4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- PSA Lifesaver2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ADT0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kidde0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
First Alert0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ring0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which fire alarm brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fire alarm brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fire alarm brand in New Zealand for home safety?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fire alarms nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home fire alarm”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is PSA Lifesaver or Ring more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PSA Lifesaver and Ring by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six fire alarm brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for PSA Lifesaver, Ring. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cavius | ADT | Kidde | First Alert | PSA Lifesaver | Ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78.1% | 9.6% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.2% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.86% |
| Dec 2025 | 84% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 0.94% | 1.9% | 0.94% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.5% | 11.1% | 6.8% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.85% |
| Feb 2026 | 73% | 18% | 5.7% | 0.82% | 1.6% | 0.82% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.2% | 16.1% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 0.67% | 0.67% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.3% | 12.7% | 26% | 0.49% | 0.98% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 53.7% | 12.8% | 31.5% | 0.99% | 0.49% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.7% | 8.3% | 13.2% | 0.69% | 1.4% | 0.69% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.1% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.68% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.2% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | 80.9% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0.91% |
How has the PSA Lifesaver and Ring comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PSA Lifesaver was ahead of Ring in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PSA Lifesaver’s share of searches among fire alarm brands in New Zealand moved from 0.88% to 0.91%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ring’s share of searches among fire alarm brands in New Zealand moved from 0.88% to 0.91%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand fire alarm brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, PSA Lifesaver lost share of searches among fire alarm brands in New Zealand, from 1.5% to 0.91%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PSA Lifesaver’s and Ring’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
PSA Lifesaver
2 branded search terms
- lifesaver smoke alarm
- psa lifesaver
Ring
1 branded search term
- ring fire alarm
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