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Beginner's guide to the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm

Here you’ll find some articles to help you get started using your Google Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm including: how to set up and install, learn what the lights and sounds mean, and how to change settings. 

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How to set up and install your Nest Protect

Learn how to add Nest Protect to your account in the Nest app and install it.

Nest Protect basics

Here are a few basics on how to silence Nest Protect, learn about Pathlight and how to change its settings and know the differences between Heads-Up and Emergency Alarms.

Learn more about how Nest Protect works

Your Nest Protect does some work behind-the-scenes like automatically running a Self Test to check its batteries and sensors or running a Sound Check (2nd gen) to check its speakers, buzzer and light ring.

You should also run a Safety Checkup at least once a month to check that your Nest Protects are working properly.

Troubleshooting Nest Protect

These articles explain what to do when you encounter error codes or have Wi-Fi connectivity issues, when you need to replace the batteries, and ways to clean your smoke and CO alarm.

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