Heat detector frustration

[MaNest]

I have seen a few threads here and on Reddit about the frustrating lack of a heat detector compatible with Nest. We have also been told that we cannot use the Nest Protect because we need to have hardwired smoke/co detectors and a hardwired heat detector in the attached garage. Our house is 90 years old but we had the attic finished and required a fire inspection as a result. We failed our fire inspection without the heat detector and had to replace all of our (brand new) Nest Protect devices. It appears that no existing heat detector is compatible with the Nest Protect. The Nest temperature sensor is not rated for garages.  Has anyone found a workaround for this, or a device that is compatible? Or is there a plan to develop a Nest Protect heat detector? Without one, it seems that Nest Protect will become obsolete as more and more hardwired heat detectors are required.

[smithjohns409]

Nest Protect doesn’t currently support a compatible hardwired heat detector, and their temperature sensor isn’t rated for garages. Consider using a separate hardwired heat detector with a different system or contact Nest support for updates on potential future solutions.

[MaNest]

Yes, this is what we are doing. We just installed Kidde smart detectors because they have a compatible heat detector, and contacting Nest support routed me to this page.

It is unfortunate because it seems that many people are having this problem and it will only increase as more communities adopt this regulation for fire prevention and safety. The Nest detectors are wonderful but they won't be able to be used without a compatible heat detector. 

[justsam]

I think you answered your own question in terms of using a device other than Nest.  I have done the same thing but it is connected into my security system and provides heat as well as 'rate of rise" function. For me it was not a mandated requirement, but allows for a discount on Home Insurance if monitored fire alarm is present. 

I would not personally  wait on Google to solve this, as they are yet to even add Protect to their HOME app. I doubt they are going to design and include a Heat Detector function.