The new First Alert alarm is designed with ease of installation in mind, making it straightforward for Nest Protect customers to replace or expand their device coverage using the Google Home app.

Finding your Nest Hub alarms can be a little tricky if you don’t know where to look. There is no “Alarms” section in the Google Home app, though that would be a welcome addition.

The new alarm will cost $129 and can interconnect with existing Nest Protect devices via Google’s Weave / Thread communication protocol. However, it will connect to the Google Home app over Wi ...

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Nest has just announced that it’s not building the Nest Protect Smart Smoke and CO Alarm alongside a smart lock. Here’s all you need to know.

After around a decade of Nest Protect Smoke & CO Alarms dominating the market, Google is moving away from the established platform to partner with First Alert. The company announced today that it ...

A recent Google Home bug prevents smart speakers and displays from setting alarms for 12:30am. Google Assistant-equipped Home devices like the Nest Hub and the Nest Audio recognize standard alarm ...

The Nest Secure alarm system The device is part of what Google calls its Nest alarm system starter pack, providing users with motion sensors and a keypad to create a bespoke home security set-up.

Google is revamping its smart home lineup, ending production on two of its devices in favor of integrations with third-party manufacturers. First, it will sunset the Nest Protect smoke & CO alarms.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Google Nest Secure Alarm Starter Pack H1500ES home security device to find out if it's worth it.

Google isn't doing the same with the Nest Protect or the Nest x Yale smart lock , so it's safe to buy them if you don't want to wait on the outsourced hardware. Ryan Whitwam Senior Technology Reporter ...