Pros & Cons
Pros
Nest smoke detector is an excellent smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Set-up via the nest app is very straightforward. Mobile notifications are fantastic, and the smart testing and notification feature makes sure you're never without a working batte... Read More
The original life has doubled from 5 years to 10. The only drawback from buying them through amazon is that they're already two-years old. They looks great when compared to yellowed old ones! The nest i purchased only has 9 years left until it reaches... Read More
Of these in my flat, 1 wired and one battery powered. The wiring is really easy as well.
Cons
Both were showing low battery immediately out of the box, apparently they only take those lithium energizer batteries. App is trash, keeps disconnecting from nest service. You cannot hear nest app's phone notifications, it's that quiet and you can't c... Read More
Highlights
Quality
Very happy with the nest ecosystem including the thermostats etc.
And that was with the night light thing on full for about 4 years of that.
They are a little on the pricy side but you do get quality for your money.
Price
Yes they’re expensive but i feel the price is justified when i know everyone at home is safe.
All in all a great product, if it was half the price i'd but twice as many.
Packaging/appearance
The night light function is also very useful, no need to put on main lights when i get up in the night to check on the restrain... Read More
Competitiveness
The 10yr expiry compared to the 7yrs of the 1st gen is also a welcome improvement.
If you have a preexisting wired installtion note the nc link is missing from the terminal block.
Overview
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Like the way it communicates with other nest devices so an integral device
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
After an email to cs they exchanged and the replacements were fine but most probably wouldn’t even think to check
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The alarms will only work for 10 years and mine all arrived with 8 years remaining
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I guess theyve been sat on a shelf somewhere
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Contact google nest and they say it isn’t a fault
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Setting up the device via the app was straightforward and seamless
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Was easy to set up although surprisingly nest app didnt have a replace option you have to delete old and add as new