Have them installed and saved our house from catching on fire and saved our dogs lives. 40k in smoke cleanup costs but saved our home and dogs. Worth the $
Just bought 4 of these, definitely pricey. The integration with google home (Wi-Fi, thermostat and future outdoor cameras) makes my life more simple. I pay money for simple.
How did you link to your Google Home app? I cannot get it to link. Furthest I've gotten was where I select to add a Nest device, it asks me for my Nest login, but I used Google login to log into the Nest app which it doesn't allow me to use when I attempt to link Nest devices.
Latest is the wired are hard to find. Lowe’s doesn’t carry them and Home Depot says unavailable (in fact if you select this in HD it will switch to battery only without telling you). So I went to Nest web site and they claim if ordered you can have only one and not until end of January. I had heard Costco has some a few months back but you were only allowed one. I don’t trust Google if I buy one of these and what a if they drop support like they did to protect or what if a new Nest is coming out. I was going to upgrade a couple of my smoke detectors but I decided not to at this time e due to availability.
I've had them since the gen1's. It's a very elegant implementation, since gen2 works without drama or headaches, and I think especially useful if you have kids or elderly in the house. I don't mind that the smoke detectors don't integrate with my other home controls - I don't need my smoke detectors to interact with anything else. However, they are wicked expensive, and there are now competing alternatives that do about 80% of what these do for a small fraction of the cost. I'm also disappointed that, at the price, they don't include an ionization detector, and the CO detector does not report the CO level. I think there's room for some significant upgrades, but Google appears to have lost interest.
Oh forgot to comment that the chirping/beeping can happen after checking and replacing the batteries….I just made my stop by resetting the unit. Not sure how long it’ll last before it decides to start again….my goodness and is not cheap as you mentioned.
$168 on special in Australia. For the price of three I can buy a pack of 10 alternate brand sensors that are interconnected, 10 year battery operated, etc etc. Love the look of the Google and features but it is way too expensive. New Australian law requires a detector in every room.
What alarm does it make on your cellphone? Im looking for something loud enough to wake me up on my phone if theres a fire. Planning on installing it in the garage where i wont hear the audible noise
Google bought Nest protect many years ago and is not able to finally bring the generation 3 to the market. in short: Google snatched the super Nest product from the competition in order to pigeonhole it or into nirvana; do you have the same opinion?
It may be more cost effective than you think. I'm researching some $40.00 range detectors, but I found that their recommended service life was only two years. So replacing it every two years for ten years would cost $200.00 ea.
I just received the Google nest protect my problem now is where exactly attach this box? In the kitchen, I have the gas stove and a couple of time I burned food and made a mess luckily without major problems, fire and so on (smoke problem). Also, in the kitchen, I have the boiler (gas) good to make hot water and heating (carbon monoxide problem)… So the dilemma is where exactly put the box? Thanks
One very cool feature… if you have a Nest thermostat, you can set it to where if these detectors go off, it will automatically shut off your HVAC system.
How did you link to your Google Home app? I cannot get it to link. Furthest I've gotten was where I select to add a Nest device, it asks me for my Nest login, but I used Google login to log into the Nest app which it doesn't allow me to use when I attempt to link Nest devices.
Nice review, thnx! I also own 4 Nest Protect and am still looking for a way to alert me when the Wi-Fi signals drops/fails. It is not inconceivable that in the event of a fire the internet/wifi will fail first . And so during your absence you will not be warned on your phone. I miss this in every review about this product. Still a big minus for me. So very curious about your opinion on this! Greetings Ivan
Someone gave me one … I have never opened it because i was told it had to connect to another device… Watching this video it almost sounds like you only have to open the app on your phone if you want to … I Suck with Apps, but it would be great for my out side Collection Display building/Cave/Chill Spot/Music Room… I think I will try to hook it up too my phone …
You're not paying for a c02 alarm. You're paying for its looks, auto-test features, connectivity and app. Its just a different device altogether from that.
It does not work with Google Home because of it being still connected to Nest app that sends you to Google Home... so no way to add family members since the so called merging of platforms
Ohne thing to note on the CO side of things is, that is not really usefull to have one detector for both at the same time. CO is heavier than oxygen, thus if it reaches the ceiling, it is pretty much to late... so if you want to detect CO in your house (say in the room that has a fire place, or the central heating) it should be mounted at around 1,5m height (4feet and a few inches) near that potential source of CO. This however is not a very good place to mount a smoke detector.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an asphyxiating gas that can be fatal. It is simple, odorless, colorless, tasteless and non -irritating. Its density, from 0.976, is very similar to that of the air, which is 1.0. The CO therefore quickly diffuses in the ambient air. It should not be confused with the CO 2, which is heavier than the air and the CO lighter than the air.
@@wraymogg but air is 78% 14+14, 21% 16+16 and 1% 40. Gilles is right that these similar gases diffuse. Otherwise we would all die in the second floor of our homes that would fill of 14+14 (nitrogen gas) and the 16+16 (oxygen gas) would stay in the first floor.
@@nandobike Exactly, I was pointing out that CO is not 'heavier than oxygen', and the diffusion makes redundant the 1.5m position of the detector. Temperature at eye level, sure, smoke on ceiling, sure...
What sucks is that you mentioned that if you had to do it all over again you'd do more research and choose a different option. Yet, you do not offer any alternatives. Furthermore, on a channel like this you'd think that you would purchase these competitors and give true comparison rather than sticking with what you have because you paid for it 8 years ago and try to keep your channel alive on old tech.
I own multiple(6) nest smoke alarm for our home. Though it works well, it is costly. I’m just wondering if it will co to use to be made. I hear that it will discontinue. ??? For the remaining rooms, I am going to purchase battery operated first aide smoke/CO detectors that are specific for each room that connect wirelessly. So if one goes off, the others of the same brand will go off. As a huge fan of a smart home and having RING, I’m off to buying a RING “listener” to alert me on both phone and home security. It’s less costly this way, I believe.
Hi I have a question if I'm just am trying to boost my signal in one part of my house what would be the easiest option with a lan cable and not changing routers
I guess your Nest detector does not start chirping every three seconds or so like so many people complaint about. You must be the only one not having that issue….nice to hear since it does get on people’s nerves.
1.What kind of sensor does it have ? 2. We need a comparison against Keede, and First Alert (latest versions using Photoelectric sensors) with real tests on video. 3. Lilnking with other devices installed over the same building in different locations there also. 4. Need to hear the real alarm volume level, not just the tester voice.
Nice video. For the price, the Protect brings all the bells and whistles with it. For me, the value is not there though. I love smart products, but for a product that would likely need to be bought in multiples for the typical home, the price difference between normal, good alarms and these is just too much.
Have them installed and saved our house from catching on fire and saved our dogs lives. 40k in smoke cleanup costs but saved our home and dogs. Worth the $
Just bought 4 of these, definitely pricey. The integration with google home (Wi-Fi, thermostat and future outdoor cameras) makes my life more simple. I pay money for simple.
How did you link to your Google Home app? I cannot get it to link. Furthest I've gotten was where I select to add a Nest device, it asks me for my Nest login, but I used Google login to log into the Nest app which it doesn't allow me to use when I attempt to link Nest devices.
@@nobodydoingunimportantthings
I have the same problem!
in 2024 - it doesn’t work in google home- if u get the 2md gen doorbell - u cannot use in old nest app
I just picked up one from our local Lowe’s for $37 😮
Going back to get more.
Great review
I ve got my second gen installed. Love it.
Latest is the wired are hard to find. Lowe’s doesn’t carry them and Home Depot says unavailable (in fact if you select this in HD it will switch to battery only without telling you). So I went to Nest web site and they claim if ordered you can have only one and not until end of January. I had heard Costco has some a few months back but you were only allowed one. I don’t trust Google if I buy one of these and what a if they drop support like they did to protect or what if a new Nest is coming out. I was going to upgrade a couple of my smoke detectors but I decided not to at this time e due to availability.
I've had them since the gen1's. It's a very elegant implementation, since gen2 works without drama or headaches, and I think especially useful if you have kids or elderly in the house. I don't mind that the smoke detectors don't integrate with my other home controls - I don't need my smoke detectors to interact with anything else. However, they are wicked expensive, and there are now competing alternatives that do about 80% of what these do for a small fraction of the cost. I'm also disappointed that, at the price, they don't include an ionization detector, and the CO detector does not report the CO level. I think there's room for some significant upgrades, but Google appears to have lost interest.
Nice video, I have a question do they interconnected?
Im 99% sure that they do interconnect with each other and also they interconnect with nest thermostat if you own one too!!!
Yes they do, plus if you have a nest thermostat and it detects carbon monoxide for example itll turn your boiler off
Oh forgot to comment that the chirping/beeping can happen after checking and replacing the batteries….I just made my stop by resetting the unit. Not sure how long it’ll last before it decides to start again….my goodness and is not cheap as you mentioned.
$168 on special in Australia. For the price of three I can buy a pack of 10 alternate brand sensors that are interconnected, 10 year battery operated, etc etc. Love the look of the Google and features but it is way too expensive. New Australian law requires a detector in every room.
What alarm does it make on your cellphone? Im looking for something loud enough to wake me up on my phone if theres a fire. Planning on installing it in the garage where i wont hear the audible noise
Can we have more than one smartphone to be alert in the samedi time?
Yep, multiple
Samedi is cool
Still not usable with Google home app, right?
That means no automations possible either, right?
i just upgraded to the 2md gen nest doorbell- it doesn’t work with the nest app- meaning u will have use 2 apps for nest products
Google bought Nest protect many years ago and is not able to finally bring the generation 3 to the market. in short: Google snatched the super Nest product from the competition in order to pigeonhole it or into nirvana; do you have the same opinion?
Well, yes thats true, although Google could easily do a gen3 version if it wanted to. Nest labs as it was back then doesnt really exist anymore
It may be more cost effective than you think. I'm researching some $40.00 range detectors, but I found that their recommended service life was only two years. So replacing it every two years for ten years would cost $200.00 ea.
Bro, a three pack of Kidde wired Smoke+CO2 detector with a 10 year battery backup life sells for the same price as 1 Nest Protect
@@piesareround Thanks for letting me know. As I said, the models I was looking at had only a two year service life.
Two questions: 1. Is Google going to discontinue this battery operated product? 2. If not, will there be a new generation expected soon? Thanks.
There is already a second gen one.. what else do u what?
@@kindred3147 A gen 3 since the video says it's been 7 years since the gen 2 came out.
I just received the Google nest protect my problem now is where exactly attach this box?
In the kitchen, I have the gas stove and a couple of time I burned food and made a mess luckily without major problems, fire and so on (smoke problem).
Also, in the kitchen, I have the boiler (gas) good to make hot water and heating (carbon monoxide problem)…
So the dilemma is where exactly put the box?
Thanks
Do you need the nest eco system to use them? can you just buy them and use them without the the cameras and other nest items.
No, I am using them by themselves. You just need the units and the Nest app
One very cool feature… if you have a Nest thermostat, you can set it to where if these detectors go off, it will automatically shut off your HVAC system.
How did you link to your Google Home app? I cannot get it to link. Furthest I've gotten was where I select to add a Nest device, it asks me for my Nest login, but I used Google login to log into the Nest app which it doesn't allow me to use when I attempt to link Nest devices.
I have a wired unit can I use it as battery only?
Costco has a deal for a pack of 2 detectors.
Price?
@@psicologoantonioesquivel6656 $199.99 for a 2 pack shipping included as of 5/6/23
Does this only work on lithium batteries?
They should have put in a google assistant as well
Cant have all these features on a little battery powered device
Can it connect to Alexa and can you Turn it off via phone or app when you cooking or something.
Nice review, thnx!
I also own 4 Nest Protect and am still looking for a way to alert me when the Wi-Fi signals drops/fails.
It is not inconceivable that in the event of a fire the internet/wifi will fail first . And so during your absence you will not be warned on your phone. I miss this in every review about this product. Still a big minus for me. So very curious about your opinion on this! Greetings Ivan
If the fire is like right by your router or line that goes to outside the fire alarm prob go off way before it goes down
@@gokucanfly4593 Why would the wifi go down but not your internet?
Someone gave me one … I have never opened it because i was told it had to connect to another device… Watching this video it almost sounds like you only have to open the app on your phone if you want to … I Suck with Apps, but it would be great for my out side Collection Display building/Cave/Chill Spot/Music Room… I think I will try to hook it up too my phone …
How is it abandoned?
I can still buy it last year
My Nest detector says it's detecting smoke but there isn't any smoke. It won't stop flashing yellow, what can I do?
It needs it’s battery put back in
CO sensors can be bought for about $20,
I would invest in one of those rather than replace the entire Nest detector
for $100 plus.
You're not paying for a c02 alarm. You're paying for its looks, auto-test features, connectivity and app. Its just a different device altogether from that.
Hey Craig, found you again
It does not work with Google Home because of it being still connected to Nest app that sends you to Google Home... so no way to add family members since the so called merging of platforms
You can add family members on the Nest app but it is silly to have to use both Nest and Home apps. Not sure what google is thinking
@@INFRNL1 On my Android version you cannot do that anymore. Will send you to Home app, and to add a Nest device there sends you back to Nest app :)
Is this fixed ?
Good video mate
Ohne thing to note on the CO side of things is, that is not really usefull to have one detector for both at the same time. CO is heavier than oxygen, thus if it reaches the ceiling, it is pretty much to late... so if you want to detect CO in your house (say in the room that has a fire place, or the central heating) it should be mounted at around 1,5m height (4feet and a few inches) near that potential source of CO. This however is not a very good place to mount a smoke detector.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an asphyxiating gas that can be fatal. It is simple, odorless, colorless, tasteless and non -irritating. Its density, from 0.976, is very similar to that of the air, which is 1.0. The CO therefore quickly diffuses in the ambient air. It should not be confused with the CO 2, which is heavier than the air and the CO lighter than the air.
12 + 16 < 16 + 16. If you get this, cheers!
@@wraymogg but air is 78% 14+14, 21% 16+16 and 1% 40. Gilles is right that these similar gases diffuse. Otherwise we would all die in the second floor of our homes that would fill of 14+14 (nitrogen gas) and the 16+16 (oxygen gas) would stay in the first floor.
@@nandobike Exactly, I was pointing out that CO is not 'heavier than oxygen', and the diffusion makes redundant the 1.5m position of the detector. Temperature at eye level, sure, smoke on ceiling, sure...
Good review
Why is CO2 being bleeped in the video?
How do I get the alert that comes through on my phone to be louder
i have a 50% failure rate on these before 5 years on the 6 of them that i purchased
What sucks is that you mentioned that if you had to do it all over again you'd do more research and choose a different option. Yet, you do not offer any alternatives. Furthermore, on a channel like this you'd think that you would purchase these competitors and give true comparison rather than sticking with what you have because you paid for it 8 years ago and try to keep your channel alive on old tech.
Imagine caring about free content on the internet this much. You sad person.
It works with Google assistant
I own multiple(6) nest smoke alarm for our home. Though it works well, it is costly. I’m just wondering if it will co to use to be made. I hear that it will discontinue. ???
For the remaining rooms, I am going to purchase battery operated first aide smoke/CO detectors that are specific for each room that connect wirelessly. So if one goes off, the others of the same brand will go off. As a huge fan of a smart home and having RING, I’m off to buying a RING “listener” to alert me on both phone and home security. It’s less costly this way, I believe.
Hi I have a question if I'm just am trying to boost my signal in one part of my house what would be the easiest option with a lan cable and not changing routers
you probably want a mesh router or you can use an additional wireless router in AP mode. I'm not sure about budget friendly options though
My mom doesn't get it :_(
I guess your Nest detector does not start chirping every three seconds or so like so many people complaint about. You must be the only one not having that issue….nice to hear since it does get on people’s nerves.
And abandoned by Google.
What do you mean? thanks!
They abandoned the guard ! Not the protect stop saying lies if you don’t know what your talking about
@@frankbrian8464 No Google Home support.
@@tetcuemil7833what's the difference? Genuinely unaware of these products
Update: The smoke alarm is not even supported by ADT either.
Video is way too long.
1.What kind of sensor does it have ?
2. We need a comparison against Keede, and First Alert (latest versions using Photoelectric sensors) with real tests on video.
3. Lilnking with other devices installed over the same building in different locations there also.
4. Need to hear the real alarm volume level, not just the tester voice.
Photoelectric and ion - smolder and rapid fires
☹️ *PromoSM*!!!
Nice video.
For the price, the Protect brings all the bells and whistles with it. For me, the value is not there though. I love smart products, but for a product that would likely need to be bought in multiples for the typical home, the price difference between normal, good alarms and these is just too much.