NEST SMOKE DETECTORS ARE AMAZING

Bob explains the incredible features of the Nest Smoke Detectors!

Hey folks, Bob here. Listen, I wanted to share something that happened to me about a month or so ago. For lunch, I wanted to grab a couple of hot dogs real quick. I put them in a pot, added a couple of inches of water, that’s usually how I like my dogs, and then my ADHD kicked in.

I left the room and got involved in something else... until I was notified that the hot dogs were done.

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you, but the notification I got came from a smoke detector. Yep, the smoke detector started going off. But the reason I wanted to share this with you is not so you can cook better than me, it’s because I wanted to share how this smoke detector works.

The Nest Smoke Detector: A Game Changer

I’ve had these for a couple of years now and never even thought twice about them. They are Nest smoke detectors.

What I like about these is:

• You can see that big round center thing, that’s a button.

• It will silence the alarm, and you don’t need a broomstick to beat the thing, like with standard smoke detectors.

• Around that button is a light ring that illuminates brightly if it’s night and you need to get out.

Smart Features You’ll Actually Use

The Nest detector:

• Tests itself every month to ensure power and proper functionality.

• Does not blast a loud test sound, instead, it subtly glows when you walk by in the evening, acting like a night light to illuminate the path.

• Warns you with a voice: mine is set to English, and it said, “Smoke has been detected in the kitchen.”

• Tells you exactly where the problem is and gives you a heads-up that the alarm is about to go off.

And let me tell you, it was loud.

Integration with Nest Thermostat

What’s really awesome is that I have Nest thermostats as well. When the smoke detector went off, it turned off my heating system. Why is that important?

• If your heating system is running, it can suck the smoke and blow it throughout the house.

• Worse, it can feed a fire, if there is one.

That automatic shutoff feature is a huge benefit.

Final Thoughts: Worth the Investment

I think these smoke detectors are awesome. Like I said, I’ve had them for a couple of years and never thought twice about them, until they went off.

They’re a good investment. Sure, they’re not cheap, but the way they operate makes them worth every penny. I highly recommend them.

Nest smoke detectors, combined with the Nest thermostats, can’t be beat.