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Google S3003LWES Nest Protect Alarm Smoke Carbon Monoxide Detector 1 White
Last Updated: January 17, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.4
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/10
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Review Analysis - 151 recent, verified reviews
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Setup
50install, setup, installation, app, nest
+92%
-8%
" ... You now HAVE to use your Google account to begin the setup. ... "
" ... Install was easy and I don’t have any electrical install experience. ... "
" ... Easy to use and install! ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... Installation instructions were perfect. ... "
" ... The install was real easy as was the install of the Starling Hub. ... "
" ... This requires an electrician and $$$ to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
Software Platform
39nest, app, smoke, detectors, thermostat
+54%
-46%
" ... Take your time and learn the APP, set your notifications and use it. ... "
" ... App alerted me and was able to silence them easily. ... "
" ... If you get the wired versions and have other Nest smart home devices (Cameras, thermostat), they integrate seamlessly. ... "
" ... Unpack, download the app. ... use the app and install. ... "
" ... Nest app is clean and simple. ... "
" ... Want to create a free nest account? ... You now HAVE to use your Google account to begin the setup. ... After finally conceding to Nest having access to your Google account you will then be told that organizational G suite accounts aren't allowed. ... So now you will have to go and sign up for another Google account just so your smoke alarms can chat amongst themselves. ... "
" ... Will continue growing with nest products. ... "
" ... I’m able to monitor smoke alarms remotely using their easy-to-use app. ... "
Ease of Use
27easy, setup, set, install, easy to use
+100%
" ... They look great and easy to install. ... "
" ... Setup is easy, pathway light is nice. ... "
" ... Perfect look and was very easy to install and get set up to your phone ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to install, app easy to use and helpful. ... "
" ... Easy to use and install! ... "
" ... Easy to install and setup I now own 6 of these. ... "
Apps
17google, nest, smoke, easy to install, detectors
+65%
-35%
" ... That said, once they were installed and added to the App, everything worked perfectly. ... I was able to fix that in the App. ... "
" ... App integration is seamless. ... "
" ... Unpack, download the app. ... use the app and install. ... "
" ... Nest app is clean and simple. ... "
" ... I’m able to monitor smoke alarms remotely using their easy-to-use app. ... "
" ... App alerted me and was able to silence them easily. ... "
" ... Take your time and learn the APP, set your notifications and use it. ... "
" ... Easy to install, app easy to use and helpful. ... This is a decision that we make, getting a smart device with an app. ... "
Clock
15smoke, nest, alarms, false, warning
+73%
-27%
" ... Replaced an older Smoke/CO2 alarm. ... "
" ... I have this Nest alarm installed and run for a while and love it so far. ... I just removed the existing Kiddie smoke alarm, rewired with this Nest alarm and it just worked. ... This is cool for low ceiling, and however it won't work great if the Nest Smoke alarm is 12ft up as in my garage's ceiling. ... "
" ... Love the clear warning before the alarm sounds. ... The smoke alarms on all floors of the house loudly and clearly said "heads up, there is smoke in the dining room, The alarm will sound and it will be loud" I was able to shut it off easily from my phone before the ear splitting alarm went off. ... "
" ... Love the Nest alarms! ... "
" ... No issues and no false alarms after a month. ... "
" ... What's the benefit of a smoke alarm if no one is home? ... "
" ... If only it were cheaper, I'd replace several of my existing smoke alarms. ... "
" ... Good points: We have one location where our Kiddie alarm would get set off when we took a shower. ... The second feature that makes this worth it is being able to control, test and silence the alarm from my tablet. ... The alarm should be placed at a highest point on your ceiling because smoke rises. ... "
Product Reliability
13units, 10 years, year, months, 2020
+38%
-62%
" ... That’s only 8 (not 10) years of use. ... "
" ... Finally installed them and less than a month of operation later, one of the three says that it has a error and must be completely replaced. ... "
" ... For a product advertised to have a 10 year limited lifespan I would not expect to receive the product over 13% into that lifespan. ... "
" ... Stopped working after a few months ... "
" ... They lasted about three years each. ... "
" ... But, units then disconnected after less than 24 hours. ... "
Features
13lights, feature, light, features, nightlight feature
+100%
" ... The light also has a constant on option this is going to be great once our little one is a little older and wants a night light plus and you can select your brightness. ... "
" ... Nightlight feature is an added plus. ... The night light feature was a surprising plus. ... "
" ... The nightlight is great feature. ... "
" ... One thing I like is the Pathlight feature. ... "
" ... Some of the features I like is you can program whatever one you want to come on at night when its dark to light the way, to do an automatic testing and when you shut the lights off at night it will give you a short green light signal to let you know it is working. ... "
" ... Simple install and like seeing the brief green glow when we turn the lights off at night. ... "
" ... When I get up in the middle of night it turn brighter automatically. ... "
" ... We chose to utilize the optional nightlight feature which is nice. ... You can see at night without having to turn the lights on. ... "
Capacity
12smoke detectors, smoke, renovating, living room, hallway
+100%
" ... I thought it might be annoying but I really like it and am very glad to have it in my bedroom so I don't bang my shin finding the bed in the dark. ... "
" ... This is the wired version and it has worked well for my house. ... "
" ... This detector works great and integrates well with others, so that when it goes off in one room, if you have another of the same brand it will also alert. ... "
" ... I spend a lot of time out of the house so this gives me peace of mind. ... "
" ... I have recently bought “new” multi-level home and as one of the upgrades I chose to move into Smart Home playground. ... "
" ... One downstairs and one in the master bed and our daughters room. ... "
" ... Bought 2 of these so I now have 3, one on every floor and basement. ... "
" ... there will probably be some sort of AI running your whole house and these will be completely obsolete. ... "
Device Compatibility
12alexa, smart home, get, connects, connected
+75%
-25%
" ... With the Nest, you can use your phone or tablet. ... "
" ... I love how high tech and connected these all are. ... "
" ... Love the fact that it connects with my other one in the LivingRoom ... "
" ... I love how it all connects with google assistant ... "
" ... If you get the wired versions and have other Nest smart home devices (Cameras, thermostat), they integrate seamlessly. ... "
" ... I trust this device to protect my home. ... "
" ... I learned of the Starling Hub that integrates Nest products with Homekit. ... "
" ... Great Nest device! ... "
Night Photography
12light, night light feature, love the night, vision, motion
+92%
-8%
" ... Great night light. ... "
" ... I love the night light. ... "
" ... I also like the pathway light that comes on at night. ... "
" ... This is very helpful at night. ... It detects my motion and light up the device up, so it acts as a night light as well. ... "
" ... The nest also has another nice feature at night time. ... "
" ... The night light feature was a surprising plus. ... It's on just enough to illuminate your path but not too bright to take away your night vision or wake you up too much. ... "
" ... I love the night light feature ... "
" ... Love the night light when you move under. ... "
Battery Life
12battery powered, low battery, battery operated, smoke, remove the batteries
+58%
-42%
" ... Another great feature is it tests the batteries many times a day. ... "
" ... She'll shake for a whole day if one goes off indicating a dying battery. ... "
" ... It’s very easy to install and battery is not need. ... "
" ... Overall a nice looking product and I’m hoping it lasts. ... "
" ... I wanted something battery powered and connected to each other. ... I really hope the batteries hold out as long as they state and that replacements are not too expensive. ... For those interested the batteries are AA sized lithium batteries. ... "
" ... I got the battery powered which lets u install them wherever u want. ... "
Price
10money, worth the money, worth, waste, value
+90%
-10%
" ... vendor had the best price ... "
" ... Spend the extra money and you won't be disappointed. ... "
" ... I Love the product but hate the price point. ... Docking a star for price. ... "
" ... It is great value. ... "
" ... But if you only buy a detector once a decade, it seems like a reasonable price. ... "
" ... These are well worth the money. ... "
" ... So like most of you, I was debating if getting these smoke detectors are worth the money. ... "
" ... I wouldn’t pay full price for this but when it’s on sale it’s definitely worth the price. ... "
Other
9motion, failed, pathway, motion detection, detector
+56%
-44%
" ... While the detector also has the option for a motion-detector nightlight, you can disable it in the app if desired. ... "
" ... The main reason I bought it was for the motion detection with dim light that comes on. ... "
" ... I also found the pathway light motion detector not to be very bright. ... "
" ... The motion activated pathway light really is a nice safe benefit. ... "
Network
7wifi, house, setup, relies, nests
+57%
-43%
" ... Bought 2 of these so I now have 3, one on every floor and basement. ... "
" ... However, after the installation, the units talk to each other over a mesh network established among the detectors. ... "
" ... If you install multiple Nests, they will link together in their own "mesh network" so they will work even if your network goes down (and they have a built-in 10-year battery). ... "
" ... This is the wired version and it has worked well for my house. ... "
Food Items
5popcorn, cooking, silence, alarms
+80%
-20%
" ... Work extremely well and as advertised (have had to use the when I burned popcorn). ... "
" ... I left a grill/toaster on and it filled up the house with smoke pretty quicky (in a matter of about 30mins) . ... "
" ... Also it is very easy to silence when you are cooking which makes it much better than most of the devices I have had. ... "
" ... We were cooking steak and one of the alarms voiced out that we were reaching high levels of smoke. ... "
Fit
5plate, mounting, generation, screw, holes
+40%
-60%
" ... The 2nd generation have a different back plate and smaller screws. ... I can only put 2 screws one side. ... "
Design
5look, design, cool
+80%
-20%
" ... I bought it for its looks. ... "
" ... Pretty cool looking. ... "
" ... They look reasonable. ... "
Cables
4wire, interconnect, wiring, connector, thermostats
+25%
-75%
" ... the mounting plate and wiring pigtail were both missing which indicates (to me at least) that someone installed it and it didn’t work. ... "
" ... There's no third wire for the interconnect. ... "
Returns
4replacement, trash, throwing, replace, ended
-100%
" ... I feel like just returning them all. ... "
" ... That means you'd have to replace them all at once. ... "
" ... For the cost I will be returning. ... "
" ... Ended up throwing them in the trash. ... "
Marketplace
4works, seller, received, product, exactly as described
+25%
-75%
" ... I plan on retaining a lawyer first thing on Monday. ... "
" ... Do not buy from this seller! ... "
" ... Product received March 28 2020. ... "
Build Quality
4screws, plastic, nest protect, interconnect, wires
-100%
" ... Apparently received a returned item that had been re-shrink wrapped and sold as new . ... "
" ... The 2nd generation have a different back plate and smaller screws. ... I can only put 2 screws one side. ... "
Controls
3smoke detector, reset, one, holding, hand
+33%
-67%
" ... spending the next hour climbing up to your vaulted ceilings on a ladder and holding down buttons with one hand, while while using the other hand to navigate the phone app to take pictures of a QR code inconveniently located behind the smoke detector (necessitating removal), then watching as it fails to add the smoke detector back to the app. ... "
Volume
3love, detected, bathroom, alarm
+67%
-33%
" ... Very loud and love how it speaks to you and announces location of which alarm has detected something. ... "
" ... This got annoying in our master bedroom so ended up turning it off in all the bedrooms but kept it on in the nursery, hallways and living spaces. ... "
Wifi
3wi fi, setup, nest, 2 4ghz, wireless network
+33%
-67%
" ... continually disconnected from 2.4Ghz WiFi and did not reconnect. ... Protect units refused to reconnect to Wi-Fi -- and I had to Factory Reset 10x times . ... "
Cleaning
3install, dust, cleaning, checked
+33%
-67%
" ... No amount of cleaning or troubleshooting did a damn thing to fix it. ... "
" ... I checked the location from where I pulled it from and it was clean, no dust, no dead bug, nothing at all. ... "
Call quality
3voice, siren, u, nice, google
+67%
-33%
" ... Two speak English, one spoke Spanish. ... "
" ... Good voice, I like the night light function. ... "
Comfort
3hand, would, smoke detector, holding, code
-100%
" ... spending the next hour climbing up to your vaulted ceilings on a ladder and holding down buttons with one hand, while while using the other hand to navigate the phone app to take pictures of a QR code inconveniently located behind the smoke detector (necessitating removal), then watching as it fails to add the smoke detector back to the app. ... "
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