topic Re: Smoke Detector in Nest Protect

Smoke Detector

GraemeW1 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:37:25 GMT

Hi my batteries have expired on my smoke detector. Can I use Alkaline or do I have to buy Lithium batteries? My model is unwired.

Thanks for you help

GraemeWh

Re: Smoke Detector

RXShorty — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:03:33 GMT

Hi @GraemeW1

According to the support site, they require Lithium batteries.

Both battery and wired Protect require Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA (L91) batteries.

Don’t use rechargeable or alkaline batteries. If you do, they will quickly drain and will need to be replaced soon after installing them.

Using other types of batteries than the ones recommended by Nest will be detrimental to the smoke and CO alarm operation.
Don’t mix and match batteries.
Don’t place new batteries in with old batteries.

Protect (Battery) requires 6 AA batteries. Protect (Wired) requires 3 AA as backup batteries. Wired Protects will use backup batteries if there’s a power outage.

For more information: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9218291

Re: Smoke Detector

listairee — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:03:42 GMT

Hello @GraemeW1 ,

Thanks for reaching out. Alkaline batteries will get drained quickly, and it is recommended to use Lithium. You can check out this link for more information.

Hope that helps! 🙂

Re: Smoke Detector

Jenelyn_O — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:14:48 GMT

Hi folks,

I appreciate your help, @RXShorty and @listairee.

@GraemeW1, thanks for reaching out. I just want to check if you managed to see the responses above. Please let us know if you still have questions or concerns, as we'll be willing to assist you further.

Best,

Jenelyn

Re: Smoke Detector

Jenelyn_O — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:36:42 GMT

Hi GraemeW1,

I wanted to follow up if you still need help. Please let me know if you’re still having any concerns or questions from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Thanks,

Jenelyn

Re: Smoke Detector

Jenelyn_O — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:44:47 GMT

Hey GraemeW1,

Due to inactivity, we'll go ahead and lock this thread in 24 hours. We'd be glad to help you further so if you still need assistance, feel free to start a new thread.

Regards,

Jenelyn