Old smoke detectors can still do their jobs, but they belong to a past generation of technology. With infamous battery beeps, false alarms, and clunky designs in the older models, it’s no surprise that today’s smart devices have stepped in with a new kind of smoke detector that’s connected, capable, and much easier to live with. Upgrading is easy with our list of the best smart smoke detectors currently available, beginning with the all-around excellent Nest Protect.
Nest Protect Jump to details More First Alert Onelink Safe & Sound Jump to details More First Alert Onelink Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Jump to details More Amazon Echo Jump to details Show 1 more item Nest Protect Nest Protect Review Pros Cons The Protect is part of Google’s Nest family, which means it can easily work alongside other Nest products, and it’s guaranteed to be compatible with Google’s Home app.
Nest Protect More First Alert Onelink Safe & Sound Pros Cons The First Alert model is, in some ways, like the Nest Protect. It has customizable nightlights, app controls and alerts, a great low battery notification, and other similar features. However, this detector is a better fit for those outside Google’s ecosystem: Specifically, it comes with a built-in Alexa and speaker, which allows you to ask the detector questions or even have it play music. You don’t even need an Echo device.
First Alert Onelink Safe & Sound More Related First Alert Onelink Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Pros Cons This product has everything you could ask for: an all-in-one smoke and carbon monoxide detector that’s also a smart device. It will gather information and send notifications to your smartphone and respond to voice alerts.