Nest Smoke Detector Wired Install

Test before you install once you re done setting up all of your nest protects test they re added to your nest account.

Nest smoke detector wired install.

Nest protect can see smoke or carbon monoxide levels rising. Remove your old smoke alarm make sure the green power light on the old smoke alarm is off then safely remove the old smoke alarm from its backplate it ll be connected to some cables. The exposed wire should be straight. Discover connected home devices from nest thermostats indoor and outdoor security cameras smoke and carbon monoxide alarm security system video doorbell and more.

Install the nest protect backplate. So before it turns on an emergency. Talk to a google nest expert. Https amzn to 2qxyvqw a short video to give you a step by step on installing the wired 120v version of nest protect we used 2nd generation.

Attach the nest connector. It has two kinds of alerts. This unit comes in both hardwired and battery powered models and it connects to your phone via wifi to send real time updates on what s happening in your house. Screw the nest backplate to the existing electrical box reusing.

Start by grabbing the mounting plate and with the black foam ring facing outward screw the plate into the wall or ceiling using a power drill. In our lab we tested the nest protect as with all smoke detectors by spraying an aerosol smoke detector tester spray from 5 10 and 15 feet away and timing how long it took each alarm to go off. And detach the 120v connector from your old smoke alarm. If you re willing to spend a little more on a smoke detector the nest protect is a top rated smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.

We re here to help. Cap them with wire connectors. The nest protect is similar to most other smoke alarms when it comes to installation you screw a mounting plate to the wall or ceiling and then affix the nest protect to the mounting plate.