Google Nest Protect review - Easy, Reliable ... Expensive

The Google Nest Protect has quite the impressive history, in that it remains relatively unchanged over its decade on the market. And based on how simple and convenient it is, it deserves some respect for that long life. But oof, that price tag... Watch on and Craig will walk through what the Google Nest Protect can do -- and what that'll cost you.

0:00 - Google Nest Protect review
0:52 - The basics
2:13 - The detectors
3:47 - The smartness
5:52 - The price

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[SeanJenkins-nngf]

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 $

[Paulberto]

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.

[sungjungro]

I ve got my second gen installed. Love it.

[Erikgmz]

Nice video, I have a question do they interconnected?

[mcvellrobinson]

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.

[johnborges]

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.

[noonsound]

$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.

[AngelaSims-ithp]

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.

[TracMcNguyen]

They should have put in a google assistant as well

[frankbrian]

Two questions: 1. Is Google going to discontinue this battery operated product? 2. If not, will there be a new generation expected soon? Thanks.

[mariusbalandrina]

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?

[SkoxLy]

Still not usable with Google home app, right?
That means no automations possible either, right?

[sqidlididli]

Can we have more than one smartphone to be alert in the samedi time?

[TheCarloccone]

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

[thekibbler]

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

[thomasmcclain]

I have a wired unit can I use it as battery only?

[junetowne]

Does this only work on lithium batteries?

[Orangedocfamilymedic]

Costco has a deal for a pack of 2 detectors.

[davidwood]

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.

[ivanh]

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