Google Nest Protect
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
Split-spectrum smoke and CO alarm with spoken alerts
Google Nest Protect
About
Split-spectrum sensing, spoken alerts, a nightlight and the best-designed app in the category. Still the benchmark for how a smart alarm should communicate.
Pros
- +Spoken location-specific alerts
- +Excellent app experience
- +Smoke and CO in one unit
Cons
- −Expensive per unit
- −No Matter support
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Nest Protect | $149 | Google Home | No | No | No |
| Kidde Smart Smoke and CO Alarm | $60 | Alexa, Google Home | No | No | No |
| SimpliSafe Smoke Detector | $35 | Alexa, Google Home | No | Yes | No |
| Ring Alarm Smoke and CO Listener | $35 | Alexa | No | Yes | No |
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About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.