Google
Nest Protect
Thermostats · Climate
Partly worksCloud
2 reports: 1 says it partly works, 1 says it can’t be supported.
Reported with 1 integration: Google Nest.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Nest | Partly works Cloud | Notifications often delayed; depends on Google granting API accessSaved copyZigbee / Z-Wave battery powered smoke / CO detectors that aren't Nest?. I've currently got two Nest battery powered smoke / CO detectors. One of the detectors will be due for replacement soon and I'd rather not buy Nest again, given that Google doesn't seem to be too interested in the Nest line anymore (especially the battery powered sort), not to mention the notifications are often delayed and the HACS integration is at the mercy of Google's willingness to give people access to the system. So what are other people using, and how do you find it? I'm not dead-set on battery powered, but going … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit thread · 2025-12 | |
| Not named | Won’t be supported Cloud | Seen as best smoke alarm but no local optionSaved copyI agree 100%! I’m always trying to only utilize local control. The only place I haven’t succeeded is smoke detectors. It seems like nest protect is the best product, and there isn’t an off the shelf local option. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2022-12 |
Each row is one report from a GitHub thread, an integration’s docs, or r/homeassistant. Check the date and the linked source before you buy.
In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Model | Nest Protect |
| Category | Thermostats |
