“Does Nest plan on adding an update to have the alarm sound at the very moment a door or window is opened when set to Home & Guarding? Most will not hear the 30 sec countdown, & phones are usually set to silent at night. An instant alarm could save a life!”
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Yes, Nest is working on enabling this feature.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.At this time, no we do not.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The 30-second delay is designed to help minimize false alarms, which are one of the most common complaints about alarm systems from system owners and law enforcement. Approximately 98% of alarm activations are false, and the majority of false alarms are caused by family members when they are entering or exiting their home. As an example, the ANSI/SIA CP-01 standard recommends a minimum delay of 30 seconds when the system is armed while someone is at home. This lets another family member come home and open the door without instantly setting off the alarm. With that said, Nest understands your concern and we continually look for thoughtful ways to improve our products while meeting the diverse needs of the people who use our products.
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