Set up Nest Protect with the app

• Put your Protect on a table near your Wi-Fi router so it's easy to access as you set it up.
• Don't pull out the battery tab. The app will tell you when you need to. If you already have, don't worry. You can press the button to wake up your Protect when needed.

If you're installing more than one Protect

• Set up all your Protects at the same time and add them to the Nest app before you install them on the ceiling or wall.

1. Make sure Bluetooth is on, and your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network that you're connecting Protect to.
   Important: Sometimes phones and tablets won't immediately connect to Protect over Wi-Fi and will automatically switch to cellular data.
2. Temporarily turn off cellular data on your phone. Once you're done with setup, you can turn it back on.
3. Check Wi-Fi settings. Some devices have automatic network switching options, which should also be disabled.
   • Uncheck Avoid poor connections. You can turn it on again after setup is complete.

You may need to turn off and restart your phone or tablet for these changes to take effect. After restart, double-check that Wi-Fi is back on.

• If you don't already have the Nest app, go to the Google Play store or Apple App Store to download it.
• If you already have the Nest app, check that you have the latest version.

If you're new, you'll be asked to create an account. Otherwise, sign in if you haven't already.

• If you got your Protect from a previous owner, or you’re moving your Protect to your new home, perform a factory reset.  Protect must be reset to factory settings before you can add it to your account.
• If this is your first Nest product, tap Add New on the app home screen.
• If you already have a Nest product in your account, tap Settings Add product .

The Nest app should turn on your phone's camera. Use it to scan the QR code on the back of your Protect.

Troubleshoot QR code scanning

The app will automatically recognize that you're adding a Protect and guide you through setup.

Tip: Write down the Entry Key for each Protect you install and keep it in a safe place. The Entry Key is 6 digits long, located on the back next to the QR code. This can save you some time in the future if you ever remove your Protect from the app and need to add it back.

Pick a location from the list of rooms in the app. Protect will speak the room name you've chosen during a Heads-Up alert or Emergency Alarm. You can also add a label or create a custom name.

You can always change this information later if you need to.

Pull out the blue tab on your Protect. It will greet you, and the light will begin to glow blue. If you don’t get a blue light or welcome message when you remove the battery tab: Remove the batteries from your Protect. Check for pieces of the tab in the battery tray. Put the batteries back in. Make sure to push them in all the way.

If you pulled the tab out earlier and the light is no longer glowing blue, press the button on your Protect to wake it up.

Note: If you have a Protect already connected to the app, you may be able to skip some of the following steps. The app will tell you exactly what you need to do.

• Select the desired Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks in the app.
• If you already have a Protect connected to the Nest app, your new Protect will automatically connect to both your other Protect and Wi-Fi. If your new Protect doesn't connect:
  • Move your phone and new Protect closer to your other Protect to make sure they're in range.
  • Press the button on your other Protect.

If you get an error code or need more help, check these articles:

• Can't connect Nest Protect to the app or Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi network doesn't appear during Protect setup
• Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network
• Troubleshoot when Nest Protect batteries are low during setup

Choose Pathlight settings so Protect can light your way in the dark. You can choose to have it off, on, or always on.

Protect will connect to the internet and appear in the Nest app, and its light ring will turn green.

Write down the date and room name you chose on the back of each Protect. This helps you keep track of where they're supposed to be installed. Note: You can also press the button on your Protect to hear where it's supposed to go.

The Nest app will ask if you have more Protects. If you do, it can take you through a faster setup for the rest of them. Tap Add another Nest Protect and the app will walk you through the setup process for your other Protect.

Tap Next if you're done setting up your Protects.

Sound Check lets your Protects automatically test their speaker and alarm once a month. Choose your preferred settings now, or change them any time in the app.

For installation instructions, go to Install Nest Protect

Like all smoke alarms, it's important to keep Protect dust free. Use the plastic cover or the box that it came in to keep dust out until you're ready to install it.