Google Nest Protect V2 Battery

The Google Nest Protect V2 has a design that fits in with other Nest products: sleek and stylish. The design is special for a smoke detector. I immediately notice the holes in the housing and it has an LED ring that communicates with the help of colors. Easy installation You can easily install the Nest Protect V2: make a plate on the ceiling and click the smoke detector into place. I have both the battery version and the wired version. The wired version requires power, so you connect it to the mains. This is also easy to do with 2 left hands. My only regret is that my smoke detector is not parallel to the walls. When I click it on the attachment of my old ceiling lamp, I can no longer turn it. So now it hangs a bit diagonally relative to the wall. Once installed, you can easily connect the smoke detector to the Nest app. Here I set a location per smoke detector (including 'attic'). Loud and clear Once you've heard the Nest Protect alarm, you'll never want to hear it again. It is extremely loud, it really hurts your ears. At the slightest smoke development, I now immediately open windows and doors, to prevent the noise. The smoke detector gives a voice warning and a notification via the app before the siren sounds. This way I can first check what is going on and do something about it. The communication with voice is therefore a handy feature, which warns before the alarm goes off and tells you whether the smoke has gone. In addition, I immediately hear where the smoke is in the house. Notifications in different ways Nest Protect communicates through voice prompts, push notifications, and the LED ring. This reduces the chance that I will miss a notification, even if I am not at home. In the app I see that the smoke detector regularly tests itself with a monthly sound check. The LED ring indicates all kinds of things with different colors. Because the smoke detector also talks and has an app, I don't actually use that feature. It also has a night mode, where the light turns on when the Nest Protect detects movement. Because of the smart lamps in my house, I don't really need this feature. Integration in your smart home I love that the smoke detector works with my other smart devices. For example, it's handy that my Nest thermostat switches off if the Nest Protect detects carbon monoxide. I also connect it to my Hue lamps, so that they flash when the smoke detector goes off. It is strange that you only use these tricks in emergency situations. Because there has been no fire or smoke in my house, I have not yet seen these smart couplings in practice after testing.

Bought for the kitchen. Yes. the kitchen indeed. This Nest is built with its advanced technology in such a way that it doesn't see my steam from the boiled potatoes as a fire. However, my smoking kettle (fire in the contact points) he saw neatly as smoke. And first shout through the house: Attention: smoke development in the kitchen! Then your phone vibrates and you know exactly where to go. With the app turned off the notification after the kettle was turned off. In the event of a larger fire or CO notification, I expect it to beep immediately. Didn't have it so couldn't test. Works great in places where you need extra vigilance. Top!

Personally, I chose the Nest because I wanted to create a safe feeling in our home. I think it's a big advantage that they can communicate with each other (I have two) and that in the future they can talk to my Nest Thermostat and turn off my heater in the event of an emergency. Packing & Product: Nest Protect is very neatly packed complete with manuals. The moment you have the product in your hands you know what you paid for ;) The Nest Protect is much heavier than the regular 'smoke detector' but feels very 'high-end'. You have a quality product in your hands. Edit I bought two Nests, one for downstairs and one for upstairs on the landing. The one on the landing was no problem; is a wooden ceiling (towards the attic) and easily screwed the mounting bracket to the ceiling. Then turn the Nest into place and you're done. At the Nest in my living room, I needed coarser artillery; the ceiling there has reinforced concrete, something you can't just drill into. Since I only had a drill of 8mm, I had to use different screws in my living room than the supplied ones. Well, no problem. Note: Plugs are not included! Use v.d. app Once the Nests were up, I went through the process on the App. Very easy (and that's how it should be). You will hear a very clear female voice that will test the device. Neatly counts down from 10 to 0 before emitting the test sound for fire and carbon monoxide. It is very deafening, so it will wake you up. If you have more than one Nest, you will also hear communication with each other during the test phase. When you turn off the light in the evening, the Nest lights up Green. This means that everything is still working properly. You can choose to activate the lightpath. This means that when the Nest 'senses' you are nearby when it's dark, it will light up and illuminate your 'path' so you won't trip. This has three positions; Off, Medium Light & Bright Light. Fun. Conclusion: Although Nest is very pricey for a smoke detector, I see it differently. I have invested in the safety of my family. I really should have bought three; one more for the top, I'm sure it will come. As I see it, the Nest only has to save me once, although I hope it won't ever happen ;) Moreover, I just love beautiful products that work together with my smartphone.