Google Nest Shuts Down Smoke Detector Sales, Partners with First Alert

On March 28, Google Nest announced two major changes to its Google Home lineup of smart devices. First, it will end sales of its Nest Protect smoke detector, which is featured on our list of recommended smoke detectors as one of the smartest fire alarms available. Second, Nest is entering a new "life-safety partnership" with fire safety brand First Alert. With this partnership comes new support for First Alert smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the Google Home app, as well as a new First Alert Smoke & CO Alarm available in the coming months for those interested in a smart alarm upgrade. Interestingly, this isn't the first brand realignment we've seen with smoke detectors this year. At CES 2025, we saw home security company Ring partner with fire alarm company Kidde (another brand featured in our recommendations) with new Ring app-compatible smoke detectors. "The Nest Protect has been one of our most beloved devices," said Anish Kattukaran, chief product officer at Google Home & N ... Read full article.