- Manufacturer: Nest
- Weight: 0.3 kg
- Dimensions: 16 x 16 x 7.2 cm
The king of smart tech when it comes to smoke alarms and CO detectors.
We weren’t going to include this in our list, but we needed to include one smart device otherwise we’d get complaints from those that are looking for smarter devices.
The nest looks very nice and can be mounted on a ceiling. It is visible and will get visitors talking about it.
The alarm unit comes with self-tapping screws i.e. no need to pre-drill on plasterboard walls or traditional walls.
Nevertheless, we don’t think most homes need such a device, especially at the price point that they’re usually available for.
It’s quite gimmicky for what it’s supposed to do e.g. the light ring on the device’s central area will light up every time you walk past it when it’s dark.
For most homeowners, one of the four devices below would be more than adequate.