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

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.

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."

The best on Earth. Smoke, CO2, night light, easy setup, I've got them everywhere.

Amazing product. Love the inter-connectivity of the devices and the night light is great!