......................same security tools banks use. Go to nest.com/privacy to learn more about our Privacy Policy. Want to see how it’s done? Go to nest.com/installprotect for installation videos and tips.
You need Wi-Fi, an iOS or Android phone or Nest Protect to alert It has multiple sensors to help it understand tablet, and a free Nest Account in order to you with a loud what’s happening in your home, including use some Nest Protect features: spoken room emergency sound.
Before you install your Nest Protect on the The Nest app will guide you through each The Nest app will ask you if you have additional and all wiring used to install this alarm ceiling or wall, you’ll need to set it up with step: scanning the Nest Protect QR code, Nest Protects to set up.
4. Test before you install The National Fire Protection Association Nest Protect should be installed at Once you’re done setting up all of your Nest Protect yourself and avoid blowing a fuse. (NFPA) recommends installing a smoke alarm Protects, make sure they’ve been added to...
To prevent electrical shock, make sure the Unscrew the backplate from the electrical Mark where the screws will go using the ceiling, Nest Protect should be 4 inches to green power light is off on the alarm. You box. Save the screws to install the Nest base as a guide.
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Do the same with the black wires. You can also screw the backplate directly There’s no need for the red/orange/yellow into the wall or ceiling with the Nest screws. wire. Simply cap it with a wire nut and twist The exposed wire should be straight.
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Breaker box Tip: If you ever need to remove it (for cleaning or battery replacement), turn off power to your Nest Protect at the breaker box or remove the fuse first. Then turn counterclockwise until it disconnects from the backplate.
WHAT TO DO When Nest Protect has something to say, it Heads-Up alerts and some Emergency Alarms can be hushed by using the Nest app or will speak to you in words and light up instead “HEADS-UP. THERE’S YELLOW pulses.
Perform a manual test of your wired Nest GREEN light above Nest Protect is working. located at the top of the Nest button. It will be on Protect at least monthly. During a test, all the Nest logo. The green light means...
Don’t use any soaps or solvents. of Nest Protect now. REPLACE THE BATTERY Do not force the door closed. 4. Place Nest Protect on a soft, dry cloth with NOW.” Single chirp 6. Reattach the power connector. the Nest button facing down. Open the every 60 seconds.
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Make sure you test The alarms will not communicate properly press the button on the Nest Protect or use use 3. Nest Protect will start a verbal countdown your new Nest Protect once it’s installed.
It is not a suitable substitute which house many people, like hotels or battery is dead. Nest Protect will warn you for complete fire detection systems in dormitories, unless a CO alarm is also placed...
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• Cleaning with flammable liquids, like gasoline. (2) *Outside of each separate dwelling unit that can result in improper operation. As Nest showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc. • When someone’s clothes have caught on fire sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of any door •...
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The following symptoms are related to CARBON • Improper wiring of the power connector or produce CO. The Nest Protect CO sensor meets • If any unit in the series does not alarm, MONOXIDE POISONING and are to be discussed...
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1) Operate reset/silence button (Press • Don’t panic; stay calm. have an escape route to the outside from THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN Nest button); each exit. • Operate your safety plan as previously TRANSIENT CO SITUATIONS 2) Call your emergency services [fire dept. or 911];...
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Nest. occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference Nest Labs. 3400 Hillview Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304 to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment...
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