Third-party alternatives to the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector are being marketed and sold on Google's online store.
In a recent development, the First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm has been announced as the official replacement for the discontinued Google Nest Protect. This new alarm system is designed to seamlessly integrate with the existing Nest Protect ecosystem, fitting onto the Nest Protect base plate and working in harmony with the Google Home app for control and alerts [1][3][5].
The First Alert SC5 supports smart features such as interconnected alarms and phone notifications via both the First Alert and Google Home apps. It is currently listed and promoted on the Google Store, although Google does not directly sell the device there. Instead, the Google Store links out to First Alert’s official webstore for purchasing [1][3].
Both the battery-operated and hardwired versions of the SC5 are available at a price of $129.99, matching the original Nest Protect launch price. In addition to the First Alert website, the SC5 can also be purchased from other major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Lowe’s, although these are not linked from Google’s store listing [3][4].
For instance, Lowe’s offers the battery-operated model, which has received positive user reviews confirming compatibility and ease of replacement for Nest Protect alarms [4].
It's worth noting that Google is still selling the Nest x Yale Lock. However, Google has sold out of its existing inventory of Nest Protect, which was being sold at a discount since March [2].
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Lastly, if you're in the market for a Yale Matter Smart Lock, it is also available at other retailers [3].
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- The First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm, the official replacement for the discontinued Google Nest Protect, is not only a gadget but also a smart-home device that enhances home safety and security.
- It's exciting to see that this new technology, the First Alert SC5, has been integrated with existing Google Home ecosystem, maximizing the convenience of using smart-home gadgets, while maintaining the same level of protection offered by the Nest Protect.
