Product review

Updated April 2021

Smoke alarms

We tested 12 models to see which respond fastest to smoke.

April 2018

Nest

Protect A13

Price

$199

Score

Good

Recommended

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Test results

75
Ease of use

More test results

Smouldering fire sensitivity
Good
Flaming fire sensitivity
Good

Model

Avg price
$199
Alarm type
Photoelectric
Noise
85dBA
Battery type
6x AA (lithium)
Size
Standard

Features

Battery life
Not stated
Alarm life
10 years
Warranty
2 years
Hush period
Not stated
Carbon monoxide alarm
Alarms can be linked
Voice alerts

More info

Notes
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Availability
-

Member reviews

4 Member reviews

Very happy with nest protect

Pros

- We've had two of these for a couple of years now - no problems at all. They communicate with each other (good for big houses) -i.e. the bedroom alarm will announce a heads up warning if small amounts of smoke are detected up in the kitchen.
- Very easy to install and setup
- Love the optional movement sensor that lights your path at night, great for the hallway
- Alerts me if the kids have burnt the toast even if I'm out of the house
- Nicely reasuirng the way the self check glows for a second each night when we turn our lights off

Cons

- No longer works with Hue (smart lights) - previously 'nest works with Hue' feature could be setup to automatically turn lights on if the alarm went off.
- Expensive, but worth it.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Lynne J.

03 Apr 2021

Used 6 months or more

Very Competent Kit

Pros

Not just a smoke alarm, but carbon monoxide detector, and motion sensitive night light - it’s most useful feature is that it lights the way when moving around the house in the dark! Warnings are spoken and remind you when a alarm is about to be activated. Self test and remote warnings brilliant.

Cons

When we initially purchased the batteries lasted only a few months, however these were replaced with new by the retailer at no cost and have now lasted well over a year.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Jeffrey L.

03 Apr 2021

Used 6 months or more

Excellent Device

Pros

Well built , operates well. Your life may depend on a smoke detector doing its job properly - pay up and have peace of mind. Also avoid annoying false alarms and malfunctions.

Cons

Price

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

David & Rosie H.

03 Apr 2021

Used 6 months or more

Brilliant but expensive

Pros

I first purchased one of these when the Nest Protect 2 was first released in 2015 (imported from the U.S). I was very impressed with the complete lack of false alarms and the fact it give you a "Heads up" warning if it detects anything. Great for the Kitchen. The batteries supplied with this device are very high quality and after 2+ years the original batteries are still fine. I have since purchased a second device.