topic Re: Too sensitive in Nest Protect

Too sensitive

Billymacdo — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:51:51 GMT

This thing is triggered by casual cooking smoke. Over the top sensitive. How do I tone it down?

Re: Too sensitive

David_K — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 11:08:21 GMT

There's good guidance on this here:
Prevent false alarms - Google Nest Help
Which rooms in your home need a Nest Protect - Google Nest Help

Re: Too sensitive

Billymacdo — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:55:40 GMT

It just says to move the devices further away. I’m trying to solve for “they are bonkers sensitive for any human that cooks” was hoping there was a setting or an update or or or

Re: Too sensitive

David_K — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 23:35:53 GMT

Where do you have it placed? See the "Rooms where installing a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm is not recommended" section:

Which rooms in your home need a Nest Protect - Google Nest Help