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Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

PaulQ — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:37:41 GMT

Does anyone have experience setting up a Ring Alarm System with Nest Protects? You can have an Echo speaker or purchase a "listener" to monitor for alarm sounds.

How did you set up the listener, particularly testing the Protect with the listener? Do you just do a regular Protect test?

Does the monthly safety check trigger either the listener or Echo?

Thanks for your help!!

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

Jason42 — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:14:08 GMT

Sorry I'm just seeing this. Set up all the nest devices first. Then when you set up the ring listener, use the normal nest testing method. You will want to turn off monthly checks on the nest as they will set off your ring system. I can confirm it works perfect as the fire department arrived quickly during one of my tests. If you add another Protect to your system in the future or ever want to run another test for any reason, make sure you disable the listener on Ring before hand. That was my mistake when the department showed up.

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

PaulQ — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:23:55 GMT

Hi Jason..... quick question.... how do you disable the listener? Take the batteries out? Will it have to be set up again? Or do you press the button on the listener?

Sorry to hear about the fire department. That's what I'm trying to avoid.

Thanks!!

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

Jason42 — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:54:38 GMT

They didn't mind the practice. Lol And I'm kinda glad I got to see it work.

In your Ring app, from the dashboard access the Ring Alarm base. It gives you a list of all connected alarm devices like contact sensors, glass break sensors, or in our case the listener. Go into it's settings and you'll see a "test listener" button. It's deactivated the listener from calling the authorities for 15 minutes.

You should be able to safely run your tests on the nest protects during this time.

To be on the safe side, yes, I take my battery out. It will detect that it is "tampered." So after putting the batteries back in you can go back into those same previous settings and get rid of the tamper notification.

If you "remove" the listener you'll have to go through the whole set up again. Not recommended.

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

PaulQ — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:05:24 GMT

Thanks a lot for detailing this. I'll do both like you do. As I understand it, we can also disable a fire alarm if you do it quickly at the keypad. I mean, if one is triggered in the Ring system.

Seems like to be more clear, there should be a "test smoke alarms" button. After all, if you have the listener, you obviously have smoke alarms.

Thanks again, much appreciated!

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

Jason42 — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:07:14 GMT

One other thought. You keep mentioning the echo listening. I would disable that option. It does not connect to dispatch the authorities. It only alerts you. The ring listener is much better.

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

PaulQ — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:13:32 GMT

Hmm. I wasn't thinking about the Echo. I do have them set to listen for smoke alarms. Yes, you're right, disable that just in case. LOL.... this is a mess. Ring needs to make this process one touch.

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

Jason42 — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:37:23 GMT

The Echo listening features and the Ring system are really separate systems, though some things integrate very well. I would classify the echo features as something for peace of mind for those without an active monitoring system. They really just aren’t useful once you have ring set up.

You mentioned the keypad to disable an alarm. That is only partly true. During a test of a nest protect, it sounds a smoke alarm AND a carbon monoxide alarm. When a ring listener picks up a carbon monoxide alarm it dispatches the authorities immediately before even contacting you. It cannot be canceled on your system or with a phone call. Only a smoke alarm can be canceled.
good luck! Loving my nest protects and plan to use them for years. If you have a nest thermostat they integrate well also. The nest protect will turn off the fan on your thermostat if there’s a fire to help keep it from spreading. Enjoy!

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

PaulQ — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:59:51 GMT

Jason - THANK YOU. I forgot about carbon monoxide sound during a Nest test. This is tricky! I am just going to take the batteries out of the listener and then it can't do anything.

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

Jeran — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:01:11 GMT

Hey there PaulQ,

I apologize about the late response, I'm just checking up on this thread, did you have any more questions or need any additional help?

Thank you for helping out on this thread, Jason42!

Best regards,
Jeran

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

Jake — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:23:17 GMT

Hey there,

I wanted to follow up with you, and see if you have any questions from here. Please let me know, as I would be happy to review.

Best regards,

Jake

Re: Using Nest Protect with a Ring Alarm System's listener or Echo device

Jake — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:05:21 GMT

Hey there,

I want to ensure you are good to go, and everything is working properly. Please let me know if you are still having trouble, as I will be locking the thread in 24 hours due to inactivity.

Best regards,
Jake