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The editors liked
Monitor status via your phone
Acts as a nightlight
Battery lasts for 5 years
Will connects to other Nest products
Speaks to you
Wave to turn off alarm
The new Nest Protect has a more refined design than the original model
As well a handy in-app alarm silence feature to go along with its already useful connected features and integration with other Nest products and IFTTT
Exceptionally smart
Easy to install
Works brilliantly
Easy setup
Clear warnings
Including spoken alarms
No hub required
Looks superb
Works flawlessly
Polished browser & app UI
Brings peace of mind
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Need to have Wi-Fi for it to work
Other Nest products absent from UK at time of writing
The history section in the app is empty and it doesn't have enough new features to justify an upgrade from the original
Remotely warns you of danger, Built in CO and photoelectric sensors, Night mode silences low battery warnings when you sleep, Interconnectable with other Nest alarms and devices,
More effective against smoldering fires than blazing ones, Not as sensitive at sensing low levels of CO
The 2nd generation Nest Protect effectively detects high levels of CO and smoky fires, and has additional features, such as the ability to silence those annoying nighttime low-battery chirps. The "killer" feature, however, is its ability to connect to th...
It has numerous features including smartphone connectivity and safety lights that can guide your way to safety in a dark or smoky environment
The manufacturer warranty is only for two years
The Nest Protect 2nd Gen wireless smoke detector is heavy on features and boasts a unique aesthetic that serves to separate it from traditional smoke alarms. It is one of only two battery operated smoke alarms in our top 10 list that is capable of interco...
Published: 2014-03-28, Author: James , review by: makeuseof.com
The Nest Protect is packaged nicely, in a recycled cardboard box just like the Fairphone Fairphone Review and Giveaway Fairphone Review and Giveaway The Fairphone was quietly put on pre-order last year for an initial European-only run of 25,000 units. Rea...
The well-designed but pricey Nest Protect is one of the smartest smoke and carbon monoxide detector you'll find. You can monitor and manage it using a smartphone, and silence it with a wave of your hand....
Published: 2014-01-15, Author: Andrea , review by: chipchick.com
Abstract: It has been quite the week for Nest, the maker of the smart home thermostat. Google's acquisition of the company for $3.2 billion dollars means this is only the tip of the iceberg for the company, in regards to smart home innovations and beyond. Needless ...
Abstract: When setting up the device, it takes six “double A” (AA) batteries to power and an easy to install wall dock to put it in place. There is also a version that can be powered via hard wire. Once turning it on it goes through a short sound test and runs a qu...
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Published: 2013-12-20, Author: Brian , review by: engadget.com
Remote control via a mobile app, Clever uses of color notifications, Sleek design
Expensive for a smoke detector
The Protect brings plenty of innovation to the staid world of smoke detectors, but the $99 price will be too steep for many people to swallow....
Published: 2013-11-23, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: It costs $130, which is maybe three times as much as a traditional dumb detector. And remember that you'll probably need several of them. So, as with the Nest thermostat, we're talking a healthy chunk of change for some really delicious features.Such as:W...
