Beginner's guide to the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm
Your Nest Protect does some work behind-the-scenes like automatically running a Self Test to check its batteries and sensors or running a Sound Check (2nd gen) to check its speakers, buzzer and light ring. You should also run a Safety Checkup at least once a month to check that your Nest Protects are working properly.
Set and manage alarms on your Google Nest speaker or display
On Nest displays, you can use the screen to set and manage alarms and adjust alarm settings. To open alarm settings, swipe up from the bottom of your screen tap Alarms. To delete or change the settings of an existing alarm, tap the alarm. To change the …
How to control your Nest Protect with the Nest app
To see the status of your Nest Protects, select the Protect icon. on the Nest app home screen. You’ll see the status of each of. your Protects. Tap on one of your Protects, and you’ll see a pop-up showing you any carbon monoxide or smoke alarms, battery and sensor status, as well as the date and time of the last test and internet connection.
Support for Nest Secure ended - Google Nest Help
Nest has discontinued support for Nest Secure. Your Nest Secure will no longer connect to Cloud services, therefore it will no longer work in the Google Nest app and won’t connect to the internet. What this means for you: Support for Nest Secure has ended. You can no longer use the Nest app to check the status of your Nest Secure, control ...
Install Nest Protect - Google Help
8. Attach the Nest connector. Hold the white wire ends together, cap them with a wire connector and twist clockwise until it’s secure. Do the same with the black wires. If there are any extra wires, you won’t need them. Cap them with wire connectors. 9. Install the Nest Protect backplate. Screw the Nest backplate to the existing electrical ...
Where to install your Nest Protect - Google Nest Help
Where to install your Nest Protect. Place your Google Nest Protect on the ceiling to monitor both smoke and carbon monoxide levels. If you have additional questions on where to install your alarm, follow the guidance of fire and local authorities. Generally, you’ll need to replace your current smoke and carbon monoxide alarm when installing ...
When to replace your Nest Protect - Android - Google Help
All carbon monoxide (CO) alarms expire because their sensors have a limited lifespan. To comply with certification standards, 2nd gen Nest Protect has to be replaced after 10 years from date of manufacture, while 1st gen Nest Protect has to be replaced after 7 years from date of manufacture. Because CO sensors have a limited life expectancy ...
Nest Protect lights and sounds - Google Nest Help
Google Nest Protect speaks and lights up so you don't have to guess what it's trying to tell you. You'll also get an alert on your phone or tablet (as long as your Protect has a working Wi-Fi connection). Alerts are saved in the Nest app in Messages. If you ever need to review them, just click or tap on the Messages icon in the Nest app home ...
Prevent false alarms - Google Nest Help
Nest Protect sounds an Emergency Alarm saying there’s smoke, even though there isn’t. The app says “There is a problem with the smoke sensor.” Nest Protect chirps continuously (one chirp per minute). Protect will have a yellow light ring during Nightly Promise. It will also sound a Heads-Up alert that says “Heads-Up.
Troubleshoot Wi-Fi and connection issues for Nest products
Scroll down and check if you already have Nest Connect in your account. If your Connect isn’t already in your account, try some of the troubleshooting steps below. Restart your phone before you add your Connect again. Make sure your phone is on the same Wi-Fi network that you’re trying to add your Connect to.