Name: Google - Nest Detect
Brand: Google
SKU: 6080500
Rating: 4.7 (385 reviews)

General
- Product Name: Nest Detect
- Brand: Google
Other
- UPC: 813917020517

Tough on bad guys. Easy on you.

Nest Detect sensors can tell you two things: when a door or window opens or someone's in a room. And with the Nest app, you'll always know what's happening at home.

Works with Nest Secure: An alarm system that's easy to live with every day.
Look out for doors, windows and rooms: Nest Detect knows when a door or window opens or when there's motion in a room.
Open quietly: Press the button on Nest Detect to open a door without setting off the alarm. The house stays armed and the alarm stays quiet.
Know what's happening at home: With the free Nest app, you can arm and disarm from anywhere. Check in on your home anytime. And if the alarm goes off, you'll get a security alert.

Whats Included

Adhesive Strips
Mounting Screws
One Corner Mounting Bracket
One Flat Mounting Bracket
One Nest Detect Sensor
One Open/Close Magnet
Quick Start Card

Q: Does this work independent of Nest Secure? That is, using the sensor and app only, can I still get notifications?

A: No. Sorry the Nest Guard is required as a hub for all of the security sensors. So far we are very happy with the system.

Q: If windows or doors are replaced, can the Detect be easily moved to the new window or door, or will a replacement need to be purchased?

A: Yes they are very easy to move and relocate. They come with extra sticky pads and hardware to move if needed.

Q: When the alarm is not activated, can it be set to make some form of audible notification that a door has been opened/closed?

A: Yes you can configure the option called open tones on each sensor independently to give an audible tone when triggered and the alarm is disarmed.

Q: My doors open outward so the door frame and door create an L shape and the door is not flush to the molding/frame. Is the magnet able to connect to the sensor at any angle or does it have to be a specific side.

A: That shouldn’t be a issue, my sensors aren’t flush together. During setup they have you test the connection and they need to be within a couple inches of each other.

Q: Can this be bought and put on a sliding door. Will it make an audible sound or notification to my phone if opened? Or do i have to buy something else with it to get these features?

A: I have 3 of them on sliding glass doors. They are very easy to install. You can set up the system to give you an audible sound when doors are opened on the base station, it will not give you a notification on your phone unless the alarm is set.

Q: if you dont pay for a monthly monitoring service, will the nest call the police if the alarm is triggered?

A: You have to pay for the service, which is through Brinks, to get emergency services. Kind of disappointing because you also pay for nest aware so you have two subscriptions to worry about.

Q: Can I use this motion sensor independent of the entire security system? I don't think I need the full alarm system only motion sensors at the sliding balcony door and front entry door. I already have the nest egg for my smart lock.

A: No, this will require the Nest Secure Alarm System, to work and use all of the features of the sensor.

Q: How long do the batteries last? Are they replaceable?

A: I don’t know how long the batteries last but they are replaceable.

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the ease of installation and the dual functionality of the Nest Detect as a motion sensor and door magnet. They appreciate the night light feature and the overall security it provides. However, some customers express concerns about the price and the fact that the product has been discontinued by Google. Connectivity issues are also mentioned, with some users experiencing occasional disconnections.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Elegant compact and very easy set up
The sleek modern design combined with the technical features packed in the sensor makes it really unique. It is a single sensor which can track sort or window open close through the pairing magnet and the same can also detect motion clearly from up to 12-15 feet. Not only that it has an elegant led light built in which you can turn in by pressing at the bottom. Blends perfectly well with door and window frame and can be glued or screwed in. The same device can be put on the wall as a motion detector. Unlike other brands which has different units for motion detector vs for window monitor the nest detect can be used as both interchangeably.
Posted 6 years ago by Paul
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Alarm on the market
Best system i have had works great and very easy to setup
Posted 5 years ago by Capt
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice design, flexible install options
Install was as easy process - we used the adhesive mounting option on our doors, windows, and walls, and they stick incredibly well. These Detects are very flexible in what they can do. Nice design and the functionality is also superb. They have a feature which allows the user to activate the motion sensor in the device which can ignore small pets. I've tested this with a few small dogs and it's working incredibly well - not once has the alarm triggered with the motion sensors enabled despite the pets walking up/down the stairs where the sensors are placed. Yet, it works very well with people and all other types of motion. Perfect for people with small pets. The Nest app offers great customization options on a per Detect device basis. Great for those who have several of those (as we do) in their home.
Posted 6 years ago by mjur0