Nest Guard features Nest Detect features Nest Tag features Testing, maintenance and other useful information Safety and regulatory information Warranty Want help? Go to nest.com/support for installation videos and troubleshooting You can also find a Nest Pro to install Nest Secure...
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To set up and use Nest Secure you’ll need a compatible iOS or Android phone or tablet with Bluetooth 4 0, the Nest app and a free Nest Account, an unused indoor power outlet, and a Wi-Fi 802 11 a/b/g/n (2 4GHz or 5GHz) network connection Go to nest.com/requirements...
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Let you switch between For spoken alerts Keypad security levels and the alarm Enter your passcode Front or tap Nest Tag here to arm and disarm Info button Press when lit to check the status of your security system Panic button Power port...
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Nest Tag Key fob lets you arm or disarm without entering a passcode Nest Detect is a versatile sensor Put it on a door or window to know when it opens or closes, or put it on the wall to know...
Placement tips The Nest app will tell you how to install and set up Nest Guard, Nest Detect and Nest Tag Here are some tips to get started Where to place Nest Guard Use an unswitched wall outlet. Choose an outlet that’s not controlled by a switch, so you don’t accidentally...
Where you can place Nest Detect Nest Detect will sense different things depending on where you place it. Nest Guard placement Standard detection area Guard should be placed on a surface 28 to Nest Guard can sense motion from people walking 42 inches (0 7 to 1 2 m) above the floor, and up to 10 feet (3 m) away and up to 90°...
If you have a dog under 40 pounds (18 kg), turn on Reduced Motion Sensitivity in Nest Detect mounting height Standard detection area the Nest app settings to help avoid false alarms There are different installation Nest Detect must be mounted 5 feet to 6 feet Nest Detect can sense motion from people walking...
Nest Secure has three different security levels you’ll use when you’re entering your passcode on Guard, tapping Tag on home or away You can easily switch between them on Nest Guard or With No Rush, you can take the time you need to leave...
Pulsing yellow light ring NOTHING Nest Guard’s battery is extremely low up to 12 hours So even if the power is out, Nest Secure and needs to be plugged in and charged can still detect when an intruder is in your home and...
When you walk by Nest Detect in the dark, Pathlight 2 Walk past Nest Guard (within 10 feet) to your home Use the Nest app to scan the QR code on a Detect Check the Nest app turns on to help light your way Using Pathlight may...
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2 Release the button You can cancel the reset by • If Nest Detect is not mounted to a surface, use a press and hold it for 30 seconds, be sure Nest Detect pressing the button again while the light is yellow flathead screwdriver to pry off the backplate Note: You won’t be able to reset if Nest Secure is...
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National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70 • In some installations the magnet may need to travel up to 1 97" (50 mm) for Nest Detect to detect that a door or window is open 1 5 inches (3 8 cm) max...
Nest or an authorized service provider • Don’t install Nest Detect within 3 feet (1 m) of a heat Nest Guard: 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to Use of another battery may present a risk of fire...
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• Nest Guard’s and Nest Detect’s specified range interference will not occur in a particular installation use only Nest Guard was evaluated by UL for use as a is for comparative purposes only and may be If this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
Before making a claim under this Limited Warranty, the owner of the Product PRODUCT, AND NEST LABS’ TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR must (a) notify Nest Labs of the intention to claim by visiting nest com/support RELATED TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT WILL NOT EXCEED...
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