Beginner's guide to the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm
Here you’ll find some articles to help you get started using your Google Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm including: how to set up and install, learn what the lights and sounds mean, and how to change settings. Download your Nest Protect User’s Guide
When to replace your Nest Protect - Android - Google Help
The Nest app will notify you. When your Protect’s sensor has been damaged, you’ll receive a notification from the app that says the smoke sensor or CO sensor has failed, and that you’ll need to replace Nest Protect. Tap your Protect in the app for more information. How Nest Protect lets you know it’s working
Troubleshoot when Nest Protect disconnects or is offline
Battery powered Nest Protects normally test the Wi-Fi connection once per day. Wired Nest Protects normally test their connection every 30 minutes, as long as the power is on. Use the steps below to manually check Protect's the network connection before the scheduled time. Note: Nest Protect doesn't maintain a constant Wi-Fi connection. After ...
Which rooms in your home need a Nest Protect - Google Help
Some rooms in your home have conditions that are more likely to damage a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm or set off nuisance alarms. It is recommended that you do not install combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms in these rooms: Kitchens However, Nest Protect can be installed at least 3 m (10 feet), from cooktops or cooking appliances.
Nest Protect technical specifications - Google Nest Help
Nest app (check requirements) Phone or tablet running iOS or Android with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Certification. Nest Protect has been tested by Intertek Testing Services to comply with US and Canadian safety standards. Nest Protect complies with all of the following smoke and carbon monoxide alarm standards: UL 2034, 4th Ed.
2nd gen Nest Protect sensors - Google Help
Nest Protect uses information from its sensors to detect smoke or CO in your home, test itself, light your way in the dark, and more. Split-Spectrum Sensor. Split-Spectrum Sensor uses two different kinds of light to detect smoke from a wide range of fires, including both fast-flaming and slow smoldering fires, a first for home smoke and CO alarms.
Pathlight - Google Nest Help
Note: Nest Protect's long-life LEDs have been rated to exceed the product lifetime (up to 7 years for 1st gen Nest Protect, up to 10 years for 2nd gen), so Pathlight should work for as long as your Nest Protect does. Tap the Settings on the Nest app home screen. Scroll down and select the Nest Protect that you want to change settings for.
Learn why Nest Protect doesn't have wired interconnect
Interconnect is the way that the Nest Protect in the hallway tells all of your other Nest Protects when there’s a problem. Both Nest Protect (Wired 120V) and Nest Protect (Battery) have interconnect. We looked at many different ways to connect Nest Protects together and consulted with fire safety experts, such as the NFPA.
Silence Nest Protect - Google Nest Help
If a 2nd gen Nest Protect first detected smoke or CO, you can silence your Nest Protects (both 1st and 2nd gen) either by using the Nest app or pressing the Nest button. For instance, if the 2nd gen Nest Protect in your living room detects smoke, the 1st gen Nest Protect in your bedroom should tell you there's smoke in the living room and ...
Learn about Nest Protect's Split-Spectrum Sensor - Google Help
The 2nd generation Google Nest Protect uses an advanced smoke sensor, called a Split-Spectrum Sensor, to detect a wide range of smoke events, including slow, smoldering fires and fast flaming fires. Since the 1970s, home fires have changed: while it used to take up to 30 minutes for a fire to take over a room, it would take less than 5 minutes ...