The 3 Best Smart Detectors for Your Home

Google used to make its own $250 Nest branded smoke detector. It was decidedly not a hit, so the tech giant partnered with First Alert instead to make this nearly identical (in terms of functionality) product for half the price. If you’re looking for the smartest smoke detector that’s also capable of carbon monoxide alerts, this is far and away our top pick.

The alarm is fully battery operated (read: no wiring in) and installation is easy since it’s built from the ground up to be compatible with Google’s Nest Protect app. This mean it will automatically sync with any other Nest alarms you have around the house. If the batteries are low, you will get an alert on Nest Protect.

If you already have a smart home set up, this will slot easily into your life. It’s expensive—especially if you are buying multiple—so we recommend it most highly to people who already have Nest devices in their home. If not, it’s still bound to be the best smoke detector you’ve ever owned thanks to the part where you can control it entirely on your phone.