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Style | Battery |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 1.5"D x 5.3"W x 5.3"H |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Alarm | Audible |
Sensor Type | Photoelectric |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00854448003679 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Google Nest |
UPC | 854448003679 |
Part Number | S3000BWES |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Item model number | A11 |
Batteries | 6 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 1 |
Shape | Round |
Voltage | 1.5 Volts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | "Six long-life batteries (Energizer® Ultimate Lithium “L91” AA) |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | No |
Battery Cell Type | Lithium Metal |

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Google Nest Protect - Smoke Alarm - Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector - Battery Operated , White - S3000BWES
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Brand | |
Style | Battery |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 1.5"D x 5.3"W x 5.3"H |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Alarm | Audible |
Sensor Type | Photoelectric |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00854448003679 |
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About this item
- Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that speaks up in a friendly voice to give you an early warning when there's smoke or CO in your home
- Split Spectrum Sensor looks for both fast burning and smoldering, and tells you where the danger is
- Get phone alerts so you know something's wrong even when you're away from home[1]
- CO detector looks out for carbon monoxide and tells you where it's located
- With App Silence you can silence the smoke alarm with your phone in the Nest app when there's only a little smoke
- No chirps to tell you the battery is low; Nest Protect tests its own batteries and gives you a Nightly Promise when you turn off the lights so you know everything is working
- A Light in the Dark: Usually Nest Protect has its light turned off but when you walk underneath it Pathlight can light your way.
- The Nest smoke and carbon monoxide alarm has sensors with a 10-year lifespan to help keep your family safe for up to a decade
- With Safety Check you can test all your smoke and CO alarms with just a tap and get a full report once the test is done
- Google Nest Protect (Battery) packaged with a Google Seal for Online Marketplace
- Know from anywhere. Connect Nest Protect to Wi-Fi and it will send an alert to your phone if the alarm goes off or the batteries run low.
- Tells you what and where. It speaks up to tell you if there’s smoke or CO and where the problem is, so you know what to do. Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- App Silence. Nest Protect is the first alarm you can hush from your phone. Simply walk to the Nest Protect that noticed the problem and open the Nest app.
- Split-Spectrum Sensor. In an emergency, seconds count. Nest Protect uses two wavelengths of light to look for both fast and slow burning fires.
- Heads-Up. Get a friendly voice alert so you can handle burning toast before it becomes a burning toaster.
- 10-year carbon monoxide sensor. Carbon monoxide is odorless, invisible and deadly. When there’s CO, Nest Protect tells you where it’s hiding.
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,997 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #19 in Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms |
Date First Available | May 13, 2015 |
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Thinks, speaks, and alerts your phone.
There’s never been a smoke and CO alarm quite like this. Nest Protect looks for fast-burning fires, smoldering fires, and carbon monoxide. It speaks up when there’s a problem and can send a message to your phone if you’re not at home.[1] And it helps keep you safe and sound for up to a decade.

Speaks up to tell you what’s wrong.
When there’s smoke or CO in your home, Nest Protect speaks in a friendly, human voice to give you an early warning and tell you where the danger is.
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Phone alerts.
Nest Protect can send you a message when there’s a problem or if the batteries are running low.[1]
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Every second counts.
The Split-Spectrum Sensor detects smoke from both fast and slow burning fires.
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10-year CO sensor.
Carbon monoxide is poisonous, but invisible. Nest Protect has long-lasting sensors to detect it.
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Silence with your phone.
With App Silence, you can hush the alarm on the Nest app if everything’s under control.
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Nightly Promise.
The quick green glow means all your Nest Protects have tested themselves and the batteries are good.
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Ready to go.
The blue light glows when Nest Protect is active and ready to be connected or tested with a Safety Checkup.
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Nightly Promise.
The light ring glows green when you turn out the lights to let you know everything’s working well.
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Heads-Up.
The light ring glows yellow to give you an early warning when there’s only a little smoke, like if you’ve just burned the toast.
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Emergency.
The light ring pulses red when smoke or CO in the room has reached dangerous levels.
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Pathlight
When you walk under Nest Protect at night, Pathlight turns on like a night light in dark rooms or hallways.
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Your everyday view.
Nest Protect only lights up when it has something to tell you. So it stays off most of the time.

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Customers are satisfied with the gas smoke fire alarm. They find it dependable and easy to set up. The alarms are sent to their phones, and they appreciate the pre-warning level of alerting. The nightlight feature is also well-received, lighting pathways at night when motion is detected. Overall, customers find the product reliable and useful for smoke and carbon detection.
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Customers appreciate the product's functionality. They find it dependable, simple to install, and durable for 10 years. The alarm is considered a solid investment and worth the price.
"...Its advanced features, ease of use, and stylish design make it a standout product in the realm of home safety...." Read more
"Awesome product. Easy to set up and easy to access through the app or the Nest website...." Read more
"...my basement and second floor with Protects and feel like it's worth the extra cost...." Read more
"have 5, Had them for years, they work amazing but be warned, the battery powered alarms will ONLY work correctly with lithium batteries and requires..." Read more
Customers find the installation process easy. They mention the setup is straightforward on a Netgear Orbi mesh network and that the Google Home app makes it simple to set up. The product is responsive and well-received by customers.
"...First and foremost, the setup process was a breeze. Thanks to the intuitive Nest app, I had the device up and running in minutes...." Read more
"...Physical installation went just as quickly, as did an initial "checkup" initiated from my iPhone...." Read more
"Awesome product. Easy to set up and easy to access through the app or the Nest website...." Read more
"...Easier to manage single product line. Second home I have installed Nest smoke alarms." Read more
Customers appreciate the alarm functionality. They like that the alarms are sent to their phones, so they don't have to rely on annoying beeps to know. The pre-warning level of alerting if there's a little bit of smoke is a major bonus. The alarms interconnect with each other and communicate via an app on your phone or your home. The ability to manage these alarms through the Nest app on your phone is very helpful.
"...The dual-sensor technology ensures prompt and accurate detection of potential hazards, giving me confidence that my family is always safe and..." Read more
"...clearly to their owners, and guide their owners with an outstanding user interface...." Read more
"...It has both an alarm and a voice, as well as a red light ring on the unit. 5...." Read more
"The Nest Protect smoke detectors are great. They warn you before they alarm, giving kids and pets time to clear the area before loud noises and..." Read more
Customers appreciate the nightlight feature of the gas smoke fire alarm. They mention it's a nice feature and works well. The path light turns on when you walk into the room, and the motion-sensitive light also works as advertised.
"...with any home decor, while the built-in pathlight provides subtle illumination in darkened hallways...." Read more
"...5. Night light is pretty cool, that comes on when you walk under it in the dark. 6...." Read more
"...The unit itself has a very nicely finished case, beautiful lighting and a great big button that can be used for self-tests as well as silencing..." Read more
"...Now, the best part of this is the path light feature. You can set low, med. high brightness when you walk by when it is dark...." Read more
Customers appreciate the smoke detector's battery power, CO and smoke detection, and wireless interconnection. They find it has a nice design and can tell steam from smoke. The smoke detector has many advantages over traditional smoke or CO detectors, including being able to alert you of an issue when you're not home. It also lets you know when smoke is clearing. Overall, customers consider it the best smoke detector in the world.
"...Its ability to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide provides comprehensive protection for my home, eliminating the need for separate devices...." Read more
"The Nest Protect smoke detectors are great...." Read more
"...Definitely though it has numerous advantages over traditional smoke/CO detectors and if you think those advantages outweigh the added cost I can..." Read more
"...Nest uses its own proprietary fire detection system they call “split spectrum”, it got good reviews, other smoke detectors use either Ionization,..." Read more
Customers appreciate the attractive design and easy installation. They like the clever back plate that allows them to orient the detector any way they wish, and the mounting bracket design that provides plenty of screw holes.
"...From its sleek design to its intelligent features, this device has exceeded all my expectations and provided unparalleled peace of mind for me and..." Read more
"...They are attractive, communicate clearly to their owners, and guide their owners with an outstanding user interface...." Read more
"...The unit itself has a very nicely finished case, beautiful lighting and a great big button that can be used for self-tests as well as silencing..." Read more
"...So, for the positives for this are very easy to install, looks, and being able to use the app and nest integration...." Read more
Customers have varying views on the value for money of the gas smoke fire alarm. Some find it excellent value and high quality, with features worth the cost, like saving electricity or gas. Others feel it's expensive, especially considering the need for replacement batteries.
"...It is expensive. It needs expensive batteries that need to be replaced all the time because of the high power draw to connect to wifi even though..." Read more
"...The peace of mind I get from this makes it worth every penny. If you are contemplating purchasing it, just do it. Highly recommend!" Read more
"Not the cheapest but part of my Google Home / Nest setup i.e., Wifi, thermostat, speakers, door lock. Easier to manage single product line...." Read more
"...2028 & maybe 2029 I'll end up disappointed because the replacement cost is quite high...." Read more
Customers have different views on the noise level of the gas smoke fire alarm. Some find it clear and loud enough to hear, while others mention it beeps loudly in the middle of the night. The sound check is performed once a month and notifies you on the app.
"...and pets time to clear the area before loud noises and parents time to silence the alarm or deal with the issue...." Read more
"...In particular the lack of things like low battery chirps, random chirps for errors, etc, was worth an almost 100% premium for me over getting more..." Read more
"...to me describe our problem, then responded, "honey, the ceiling can't beep! Do you have a CO monitor close by?" We did...." Read more
"...It has a pleasant and natural sounding voice. I really do think this a complete package. I wonder if there any other features that could be added...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025Style: BatteryVerified PurchaseThese things kept our house from burning down when the immediately turned off the Nest thermostat when there was a CO and smoke alert from our furnace. Boiler needed replacement, but not the house :)
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025Style: BatteryVerified Purchasehave 5, Had them for years, they work amazing but be warned, the battery powered alarms will ONLY work correctly with lithium batteries and requires 6 AA. With that said, if your willing to pay 140 bucks for the top of the line smoke alarm, i presume the batteries won’t be the deciding factor. They are HUGE peace of mind and work well in the nest APP.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025Not the cheapest but part of my Google Home / Nest setup i.e., Wifi, thermostat, speakers, door lock. Easier to manage single product line. Second home I have installed Nest smoke alarms.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024Style: BatteryVerified PurchaseI just spent 4 hours attempting to connect my Nest to my Starlink router and I have troubles but I was finally succcessful and I want to help other Amazonians, who were so helpful to me in the past, so here goes. You need to download the Nest app - and as far as I can tell there is only this one app that works with this device. After downloading the app I went through the set up procedure several times, called customer service who was very helpful (I see some people write they are mad at Nest because of poor customer service so I will remind you that your service experience is COMPLETELY dependent on the cooperation of the single person you talk to. If you don't get help from an assistant hang up and call back but don't get mad at the company, for crying out loud). The tech told me (he's reading from a screen I think) that Nest Protect should work on both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wifi bands however I had better luck with my 2.4, GHz band which I separated on my Starlink program. Secondly, make sure your Bluetooth connection has nothing on it at the time of setup. Also , I had my phone connected to this same server partition, the 2.4 GHz band. I held down the center button so that I could hear the version stated and then let go once I started to hear which version it was. Finally I downloaded the app a few times - uninstalled the app, re-installed the app, and then reset to factory conditions by pressing the center button for 10+ seconds. For some inexplicable reason it seems like each time I re-installed the app I got a slightly different response in terms of instructions (on time it said I needed to connect to a temporary server, another time it bypassed me setting a password - can't explain it). Bottom line, follow instructions to the letter, keep repeating the proceedure from the beginning until the WiFi gods cooperate. Now my dread is that once my internet goes down (and I live in a rural area that never has cell phone reception and therefore am completely internet-dependent) it may not recover and I'll have to go through this same thing all over again. Time will tell.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024Style: BatteryVerified PurchaseTLDR
Basically Google/Nest made some kind of big mistake on the design and they found a higher voltage AA battery that bumps the voltage up high enough to make it function.
They say you need these special batteries because other batteries will drain too fast which isn’t really honest. AA battery standards are to operate in the range of 1.65v to 1.2v. The batteries the recommend start at 1.8v.
When my batteries died they still had 1.65v. So any battery that starts at less than that this smoke alarm will read as dead and needing to be replaced even if it is fully charged.
So yeah you need a battery like the one they recommend or something that starts at 1.8v or more just to get any life out of it.
Also save your “dead” batteries and use them in other devices because they still have what would normally be considered a full charge. Throw them in another device and they should still last longer than a brand new typical battery.
Google has you throwing away perfectly good expensive batteries just because their engineering department completely failed to properly design the product.
Full review and rant because Google get your S together!
It is rare I can be bothered to write a review for something and there has to be pretty good reason for me to do so.
This Nest smoke detector has got to be one of the worst stains on Google’s deteriorating reputation in their history. Even worse than their line of mediocre earbuds that they sell at a premium price.
Being an Android user it is convenient to get pulled into the Google ecosystem. We have Nest thermostats, Pixel phones, and somewhat regrettably two generations of Pixel Buds.
I decided it would be worth spending a little extra on a Google Smoke alarm that presumably would tie right into Google home right?
Right?
Wrong.
Found out after the purchase that the alarm can only be accessed through the nest app and cannot be tied into Google Home in any way. Can’t see it on the app, let alone interact with it. Other household members won’t get alarm notifications through home, etc.
The main thing inspiring me to write this is the battery issue which I now understand better and am primarily pissed because of how dis informative and misleading their marketing is. Of course this is just common practice for companies. Why be honest and have informed consumers when you can spin things to try to protect your companies reputation?
We have had our S3000BWES for 9 months now. 9 months of wondering why we spent so much on such an annoying device.
I will admit the big button on the face that can easily silence it when it is going off is a nice feature and even more valuable since it goes off if you are boiling water for spaghetti or taking a shower with the bathroom door open. This is with it’s steam false alarm mode or whatever it is called enabled.
But back to the battery issue.
So Google’s marketing in many places using different wording says things along the lines of
“Both battery and wired Protect require Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA (L91) batteries.
Don’t use rechargeable or alkaline batteries. If you do, they will quickly drain and will need to be replaced soon after installing them.”
Now it does make sense if this device is a high draw device that lasts say 9 months on 3000 mah lithium batteries you probably don’t want to throw in your old worn out 1000 mah nicad rechargeable batteries because you will be replacing them all the time and your smoke alarm might just die while you are at work.
Being the tree hugging environmentalist I am I have good modern rechargeable batteries. Both Ni-MH with 2800 MAH and an acceptable 1.45v fully charged and 2400MAH lithium that put out a solid 1.5v fully charged. When deciding to order the Nest I figure if I have to replace the batteries twice as often so be it but in reality these should last almost as long. This warning they give must be exaggerated to get you to buy the safest, longest lasting option right?
So yesterday morning while I am sleeping the smoke alarm starts beeping loud and like once a minute. Not like old smoke alarms that just go off every once in a while. This thing is so persistent that I got out of bed, ripped out the batteries, and went back to sleep which is definitely safer than having a smoke alarm with low batteries right?
You might think a company that specialized in “smart” devices might have say a notification on your phone that the batteries are getting low. Then maybe start with a quiet and rare beep, then ramping up slowly as it gets more urgent. But no it is the most annoying and constant low battery warning I have ever seen in a smoke detector.
So I replace the batteries with freshly charged 2400 MAH lithium rechargeables. The other batteries lasted 9 months. If these last 3 I’ll be happy. Heck if I have to replace them once a month whatever.
3 hours later the smoke alarm starts beeping a low battery alert again.
So I start digging and I find out that the Energizer L91 batteries have a higher than typical starting voltage of something like 1.8 volts. After a little more digging I realize that Google designed the alarm around 5V presumably to tie into USB standards.
They could have engineered it to run on 1.5v x 4 in series to get 6 volts but no instead from info I can find they designed it to run on x3 in series which at 1.5v only hits 4.5v and at 1.2 which is typically considered the low end for a AA is 3.6v.
Now many electronics can run a wide range like say 3.6v to 6v to have good safety margin so not being able to do this seems like a failure to spec acceptable components for the design. But as mentioned above they could have just run x4 in series and if necessary just stepped voltage down. But again that shouldn’t be necessary because electronics are designed with headroom.
AA batteries have standards and any AA device should be designed to operate with a battery ranging from around 1.65v to 1.2 v. And apparently with a little high end headroom for batteries like the Energizer. Any AA powered device that can’t operate on 1.2v is just bad engineering and a failed design. Google effed up somehow and found these batteries as a band-aid.
I tested the “dead” L91 batteries I took out of the smoke detector and they are still at 1.65V. They still have more charge and more life than a typical AA battery. I can put these in some other device and get a whole other life out of them. If you do get one of these smoke detectors save your old dead batteries and run them in other devices because they are still practically new.
With that said why buy this smoke alarm? It doesn’t tie into Google home. There is very little functionality through the Nest app. It is expensive. It needs expensive batteries that need to be replaced all the time because of the high power draw to connect to wifi even though you can’t do much with it. You will get notifications if the alarm goes off but plenty of other newer smart smoke detectors can do that as well.
It really seems like Google is just coasting on brand recognition and people wanting to stay in an ecosystem even if that ecosystem kind of sucks.
The only positive thing I can say about this smoke detector is the big easy to bop button on the front. Every other aspect has just been frustrating, annoying, and disappointing.
I did just figure out however that the USB port on the back (I wondered why it was there) does actually power the device so I’m going to set it up to use that as a primary power source and see how the rechargeables hold up hopefully just acting as a backup.
I wish Google would start making some effort again. They are a horrible corporation but so are the alternative options. It would be nice if I could stay in their product ecosystem and not constantly regret it. It would be nice if customer service, technical support, etc, were easily accessible.
Reality is however that next time I go to buy earbuds, a smoke alarm, maybe even a phone I will be much more actively looking at alternative options and this smoke alarm has been a big push in that direction.
Top reviews from other countries
- James DexterReviewed in Canada on November 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
I use 4 of these for my house. I love that they all connect to each other. If there is an issue in my house, they all go off.
I also can access through my phone and get updates. I highly recommend this product. They’re high quality, long lasting, even the battery version barely needs replacement batteries. Alarm is loud, and installation is incredibly easy.
- AlexandreReviewed in Canada on August 29, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect.
I'm absolutely thrilled with the Google Nest Smoke Detector! Its sleek design blends seamlessly into my home, and the ease of installation was a pleasant surprise. The combination of smoke and carbon monoxide detection, along with its ability to alert my phone, provides an unparalleled sense of safety and peace of mind. The fact that it can differentiate between real emergencies and minor incidents, reducing false alarms, is a game-changer. Plus, the integration with other smart devices in my home ecosystem is incredibly convenient. Overall, the Google Nest Smoke Detector has exceeded my expectations and is an essential addition to any modern home.
- BennyReviewed in Canada on April 27, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Peace of mind
Style: BatteryVerified PurchaseFor the sake of the dogs, I wanted to upgrade the old school detectors so that I could be notified immediately by app if there was a fire. They were easy to setup and work well, I particularly enjoy the nightlight effect.
One thing is to be careful when the batteries die, which unfortunately happened suddenly only months after purchase...there was no app warning about the batteries getting low, and when removing them from the device, they were incredibly hot to the touch.
- JEAN-FRANCOIS GRENIERReviewed in Canada on December 9, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the iPhone of the 'smoke detector'
This is the best, that's it.
Nest did to the 'smoke detector' what Apple did to the 'cellular phone': it made it relevant, interesting, useful, resourceful and finally, beautiful.
I bought my first Nest Protect after a week fighting with my 'regular old school' smoke detector BLASTING LIKE CRAZY at 2AM for absolutely nothing. I did some investigation, might have been a spider/bug, too low humidity (because of summer AC/cooling), whatever the hell.
I can tell you I was ready to pay any money to not be waken up at 2AM because of a stupid, non-threatening issue.
And then I tried Nest Protect, and found love, respect and understanding.
And then I bought more Nest Protect devices because I trust these devices a lot more than any cheap chirpin' gadget you find at the hardware store.
Perfect device !!!
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on January 13, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars smoke detector
bought this to replace a 25 year old smoke detector.
easy to wire in and set up with the app.
the app lets you know if there is a problem