As long as people’s alarm bells don’t go off at paying $129 for a smoke detector. Steven Levy covers the gamut of tech subjects for WIRED, in print and online, and has been contributing to the ...

Nest Labs, the maker of a smart thermostat, is close to unveiling a smoke detector, according to news reports. The forthcoming device will communicate with Nest’s thermostat, sources tell ...

Place’s new line of smart alarms incorporates many of the best features of Google’s discontinued Protect, adding indoor air ...

Nest points to a study by the National Fire Protection Agency indicating that of the smoke alarms that failed to activate during home fires, ... Nest also sells a wired 120v version.

Installing a smoke alarm isn’t rocket science, and the Nest Protect is pretty easy. There are two models. One is battery-powered and the other is designed to replace hard-wired smoke detectors.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Google Nest Protect (Wired) smoke & carbon monoxide detectors to find out if it's worth it.

As you can see in the photo above, Nest is trying to do for smoke detectors what it's already done for thermostats. ... wired (120V) and battery-powered – and in two colors: white and black.

My Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector had a false alarm at 1:30 a.m. As it turns out, they aren't that uncommon. Here's what you can do.

The Google Nest Protect is somewhat pricey, but it’s worth it for the ease of use, convenience in silencing alarms, and peace of mind that comes with knowing that no matter where you are, you ...

Nest brings crisp design and smart features -- connected and otherwise -- to the humble smoke detector. You don't absolutely need the Nest Protect, but it's fine to admit you want one.

Nest shook up the world of homeowners in 2012 when it updated the ugly, user-unfriendly home thermostat with svelte looks and a slick smartphone app. The company's new Protect device aims to do ...