Google Nest Protect – Smoke Alarm – Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector – Battery Operated , White – S3000BWES

9 reviews for Google Nest Protect – Smoke Alarm – Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector – Battery Operated , White – S3000BWES

1. 

   Laimute Paulauskaite – January 3, 2025

   design and intelligent features
   The Google Nest Protect Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector is nothing short of a game-changer in home safety. From its sleek design to its intelligent features, this device has exceeded all my expectations and provided unparalleled peace of mind for me and my family.
   First and foremost, the setup process was a breeze. Thanks to the intuitive Nest app, I had the device up and running in minutes. The step-by-step instructions were clear and easy to follow, ensuring a seamless installation process.
   Once installed, the Nest Protect immediately impressed me with its advanced capabilities. Its ability to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide provides comprehensive protection for my home, eliminating the need for separate devices. The dual-sensor technology ensures prompt and accurate detection of potential hazards, giving me confidence that my family is always safe and secure.
   One of the standout features of the Nest Protect is its intelligent alerts and notifications. Whether I’m at home or away, I receive real-time alerts on my smartphone in the event of smoke or CO detection, allowing me to take immediate action and ensure the safety of my loved ones. The ability to silence false alarms directly from the app is also a convenient feature that adds to the device’s overall usability.
   Additionally, I appreciate the thoughtful design of the Nest Protect. Its sleek and minimalist appearance blends seamlessly with any home decor, while the built-in pathlight provides subtle illumination in darkened hallways. The self-check feature gives me peace of mind, knowing that the device is always operating at optimal performance.
   In conclusion, the Google Nest Protect Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector is a must-have investment for any homeowner. Its advanced features, ease of use, and stylish design make it a standout product in the realm of home safety. I couldn’t be happier with my Nest Protect, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to prioritize the safety and security of their home and loved ones.

2. 

   J. Robertson – January 3, 2025

   Easy installation, absolutely SPECTACULAR user interface!
   A year ago, I purchased a first generation Nest protect (battery only), but didn’t install it because one of its features was disabled by the company (waving to silence alarms) and all the detectors in my home were integrated by a/c current. Two weeks ago, just as we were preparing for a trip away, the smoke alarm near the entry way began chirping and beeping (two different sounds). We were able to silence the chirp with a new 9 volt battery, but the only thing that would stop the beeping was to turn off the power to the a/c circuit to which it was connected. Even totally removing the malfunctioning unit didn’t silence the beeps!
   Descriptions of our dilemma provided us no clues, but eventually, we contacted telephone support for the unit’s manufacturer. A REAL LIVE PERSON with concern and humor answered, listened to me describe our problem, then responded, “honey, the ceiling can’t beep! Do you have a CO monitor close by?” We did. She then told us that the beeping was the “end-of-life” signal coming from the CO monitor plugged in at ground level 10 feet away. Sure enough, unplugging it silenced the beeping. Then she told us that our other CO alarms and all of our smoke detectors were well beyond their intended lifespan (all manufactured in 1992) and all of them must be removed, even though they all displayed their “AOK” green LEDs and passed their aural tests). (We purchased this home 2 years ago, paid several hundred dollars for a home inspection, and nothing in the inspector’s report mentioned that our detectors were beyond their expected usable lifetime).
   Clearly, we needed protection that gave us more feedback about their normal and abnormal performance. Extraordinarily satisfied with our Nest thermostat, I decided to purchase Nest Protects for the rest of the house. I installed the 1st generation unit to replace the one I’d already removed. To do so, I needed to drill some holes into the ceiling because the holes for its mounting plate didn’t line up with the junction box in the ceiling, and two of them required a power drill in order to penetrate the 2 x 4 ceiling framing. We left on our short trip knowing that we had at least one working device and several more to install when we returned home. When we returned, we unpacked the new, a/c powered units, lined them all up within 20 feet of the 1st generation battery operated unit, and began the ID/registration process. The thought that’s gone in to the user interface for this device immediately became obvious, when a quick routine of scanning the code on the back of each device led to prompt addition of it to our existing network of Nest thermostat and an increasing number of registered Nest Protects. Physical installation went just as quickly, as did an initial “checkup” initiated from my iPhone.
   I did spend a few minutes reading the manual, and learned that 10 years from now, when units require replacement, they’ll alert me both verbally when I’m in their proximity, and by sending me emails that they’re in need of replacement! Another plus: the thermostat in our 2 story home is located in a small blind corridor where it cannot “see” traffic through the rest of the home. Consequently, when we’re asleep at night, our Nest Thermostat decides we’re away, and the temperature drops to the “auto away” setting during the night. We save big on our power bills but it gets a bit cool in the house! Now, with the Nest Protects “talking” to the thermostat, we awake to more comfortable temperatures.
   I have only two concerns about these devices. One is that, in a very large home, the “checkup” testing of individual devices may overlap others in time. That’s not a problem in our relatively small 2 story house, but in a large home the overlaps could make it difficult for one person to confirm that all the units are working. Even that’s not a real issue, because the units test THEMSELVES when we’re not present and send us email confirmation that they’re all functioning.
   The other concern is that these products were born in the minds of people who worked at Apple, who clearly learned their lessons well while there. They are attractive, communicate clearly to their owners, and guide their owners with an outstanding user interface. Unfortunately, the company has been purchased by Google, and it’s entirely possible that the business goals of these two no-longer-friendly companies will deprecated their future as anchors of a “connected home” where “works with Google” will mean “won’t work with Apple.”

3. 

   Larry – January 3, 2025

   Big Fan
   I completely swapped all my smoke detectors in my home with Nest protect devices as soon as I moved into my new house. Unfortunately, I missed one and had to buy another one, however, this gave me the opportunity to review them.
   These work perfectly. The fact that you can name the room each device is in is incredibly helpful. Since they are all network together, when one is going off it tells you which room initiated the alarm. Further, it also warns you when the alarm is about to go off so you have the ability to help clear room in cases where maybe you’ve “overcooked” something.
   The ability to to manage these alarms through your nest app on your phone is very helpful. You can also silence the alarms from your phone rather than scrambling trying to find a chair or a broom to poke at the alarm to shut it up. I would strongly recommend these to anybody who has yet to buy them.

4. 

   Bigreader – January 3, 2025

   Huge improvement over new Kidde alarm
   The nest protect were easy to install and came with the wires to connect to my smoke alarm circuit. The app makes it easy to see the alarm status and TURN OFF AN ALARM if someone has simply burnt the toast.
   This was my first house with wired smoke alarms. There are a dozen or so and the kitchen alarm would go off even if doing minor cooking on the stove. This became a nightmare because the kitchen alarm then caused al the other alarms to go off. Resetting the kitchen alarm often did not stop the rest of the alarms and it could take an hour with a dozen 85 decibel alarms. The Nest Alarms can be controlled from the app and make it easy to silence a “false” alarm. Thank Goodness.

5. 

   James Dexter – January 3, 2025

   I use 4 of these for my house. I love that they all connect to each other. If there is an issue in my house, they all go off.
   I also can access through my phone and get updates. I highly recommend this product. They’re high quality, long lasting, even the battery version barely needs replacement batteries. Alarm is loud, and installation is incredibly easy.

6. 

   Alexandre – January 3, 2025

   I’m absolutely thrilled with the Google Nest Smoke Detector! Its sleek design blends seamlessly into my home, and the ease of installation was a pleasant surprise. The combination of smoke and carbon monoxide detection, along with its ability to alert my phone, provides an unparalleled sense of safety and peace of mind. The fact that it can differentiate between real emergencies and minor incidents, reducing false alarms, is a game-changer. Plus, the integration with other smart devices in my home ecosystem is incredibly convenient. Overall, the Google Nest Smoke Detector has exceeded my expectations and is an essential addition to any modern home.

7. 

   JEAN-FRANCOIS GRENIER – January 3, 2025

   This is the best, that’s it.
   Nest did to the ‘smoke detector’ what Apple did to the ‘cellular phone’: it made it relevant, interesting, useful, resourceful and finally, beautiful.
   I bought my first Nest Protect after a week fighting with my ‘regular old school’ smoke detector BLASTING LIKE CRAZY at 2AM for absolutely nothing. I did some investigation, might have been a spider/bug, too low humidity (because of summer AC/cooling), whatever the hell.
   I can tell you I was ready to pay any money to not be waken up at 2AM because of a stupid, non-threatening issue.
   And then I tried Nest Protect, and found love, respect and understanding.
   And then I bought more Nest Protect devices because I trust these devices a lot more than any cheap chirpin’ gadget you find at the hardware store.
   Perfect device !!!

8. 

   Benny – January 3, 2025

   For the sake of the dogs, I wanted to upgrade the old school detectors so that I could be notified immediately by app if there was a fire. They were easy to setup and work well, I particularly enjoy the nightlight effect.
   One thing is to be careful when the batteries die, which unfortunately happened suddenly only months after purchase…there was no app warning about the batteries getting low, and when removing them from the device, they were incredibly hot to the touch.

9. 

   Karen P Reppen – January 3, 2025

   I love the peace of mind of these Nest wired smoke detectors.
   Our builder had put in another brand that we had constant false alarms, and issues with. Since moving to the Nest detectors, we have had no issues and I love the piece of mind of knowing that I can check the status on my Nest app on my phone while I’m away from home. Yes, these are a bit more money but they are worth every penny for your families safety.