Love my Nest thermostat (and Google mini {although if it weren't FREE... I wouldn't buy [just had an aversion to talking with inanimate objects #haha]. Now, I use it for the weather, music, adjusting the thermostat --- I'm THAT guy #smile})! Thinking about the alarm system. So, thanks!
The Guard briefly illuminates all alarm modes and the one that is set will be blue if you walk by, except if it is armed Away and Guarding, then it will trigger the alarm. The Nest Detect sensors have the nightlight although if you have their smoke detector (Nest Protect), I'd suggest using the Protect since it has a bigger light ring then Detect.
I work in an installation without cell service as well...I can log into my Nest account and view live feeds for free, or increments of 5,10, 30 days of feed with the Nest Aware subscription service. The base subscription costs $5 per month for 5 days of cloud storage, up to $30 per mo. for 30 days. You can save a little by paying an annual fee which is $50, $100, $300 respectively.
Matthew Treanor It’s loud but not sure if you can hear it outside. But it’s louder than the FrontPoint system I replaced. I’m not sure why hearing it outside would help. It’s for waking you up if you’re asleep or in another room if someone breaks in. If you’re away it will notify you via the app.
Matthew Treanor Exactly. So it will send notifications and emails if you choose if the alarm goes off. If you were talking about neighbors being alerted, I think your neighbors care more than mine. Lol They’d hear it and ignore. Kinda like what people do when they hear a car alarm.
Is there an option to send notifications but not sound the alarm when it is in guard mode? Also, how does the timeline look (the security events interspersed with camera footage)?
I've only had this thing hooked up for a few days now, and from what I can tell the alarm will sound whenever there is a breach. You can change how long the system has to sound the alarm with the app (currently I set mine to 15 seconds for entry, 30 for exit) but I don't think you can mute the siren. The alarm timeline is separate from the camera footage timeline. So if I click on one of the cameras, it will show you a timeline underneath the video feed with dots representing your "events." The alarm timeline is under the Security tab, and there's a history button on the bottom right of the screen. There it will show you how many times your doors have been open, alarms set off etc. I hope this helps!
Gotcha, thanks for the info. I'm not super keen on the alarm bit, I'm just looking for something to notify me of doors opening/closing. I know there are more a la carte options out there, but I'm buying into the Nest ecosystem so I thought this might be a good option.
Joe Pettit I’m hoping for more options in the future myself. I’d like the cameras to have a schedule system to show movement. Not just if I’m home or away as they have now. So I can set the cameras to detect movement at night and send any movement notifications to me. As of right now it’s either on or off. But you can differentiate between people, and all other movement such as curtains and what not which is nice.
Dman Johnson I don’t know because I have all Amazon Echo devices. But I’ve been wanting another way to get alerted if the alarm does go off. Currently Nest doesn’t have any satellite speakers other than the base itself. So if google home speakers work with it, I’ll make the change.
There is a tamper setting in the app. If you unplug the guard base while there is a pending alarm, it definitely goes off and if you are subscribed to the Nest monitoring services, they will be notified. Thanks!
Ivan Williams From their site: Nest Detect’s battery can last up to two years. But when the Nest app tells you it’s getting low, it’s important to replace it promptly with a new Panasonic CR123 or Energizer CR123A lithium battery.
Great Post...I am thinking about getting rid of Frontpoint myself.....I do have a question or a few down the road...Can the Cam IQ be integrated into the Nest alarm system? Specifically meaning that you could use the cameras also as motion sensors to set off the alarm if it detects motion. Are you still pleased with the system?
Thanks for the questions. So to answer your first question about the IQ cams, the answer is no. You cannot use the cameras as motion detectors to set off the alarm. Which is slightly disappointing because I was kinda hoping for the same thing before I bought it. It will only notify you based on your settings in the app. I have it set to people and sound only. Which will let me know if it sees a person, or hears a loud sound. And for the second question, yes I am still pleased with it as long as they continue to improve as time goes on. I kind of wish there was a keyfob option to arm and disarm other than the app on your phone. It gets to be a pain in the butt always opening your phone when you leave to set it. I miss having to just push a button and have it arm from outside the house. ALSO, I want a small satellite base to I sleep with a fan on, and can't hear the alarm from downstairs in my kitchen. The only saving grace there is the notification that comes through my phone to let me know somethings up. I hope this helps!
@@ChrispyThings Thanks for the reply...I am a little bit confused...You get two keyfobs to arm and disarm so why are you saying that its a pain in the butt to arm the system from the phone app when you could have armed it before you left your home...I must be missing something...sorry to pester you...
Why So Serious? So I had a fob with my FrontPoint system. I’d leave my house, press a button and it was armed. When I come home, I’d press disarm and enter. The ones that come with Nest you have to walk over to the base and tap it. It’s completely different. It was like getting into your car. You press a button and your doors lock and unlock. I want that for this Nest system. I had FrontPoint for 6 years and it’s what I’m used to. If they can come up with that I’d be happy
Thanks for the clarification... I don't have a fob for my frointpoint and never knew they even had one.I have been with them for almost 2 years. You would think they would have let me know that was an option. I probably will make the switch when my contract runs out. i have grown tired with issues from them and they as you know are expensive.,
Why So Serious? I definitely needed a change and I don’t regret it. Like I said before I hope they continue making accessories for the system. Let me know if you get one and how you like it.
Not yet. One of my biggest complaints about this is that I want satellite speakers to alarm me if the base alarm is ringing. Such as another google speaker. Most of the time I’m never near the base and can’t hear it if it’s going off
True. I wish they had other speakers notify of an alarm. Like the Google Mini. I heard they were maybe working on that but it’s been a while and still no info.
I’m deciding on a few things and I’m pretty sure I’m gonna be getting the nest security system it’s the best for my family as to my Grandpa wakes up really early in the morning and goes to work so he can just press the button on the motion sensor thingy for the door and just walk out and it won’t disrupt any of us
Great question. Unfortunately no. Not at this time. That is the absolute #1 thing that I want from Google is to make other Google Home speakers link with the Nest alarm. I’m not sure why it hasn’t happened yet.
I currently have nest thermostat and the door lock. I love both easy to use a d they work great. Getting two outdoor cameras soon and been thinking on getting the alarm system. Thank you for the video you helped to make up my mind and go ahead and get it as well. Aslo where did you get two of the IQ indoors for that price I see only one at that price point.
I've looked at yale smart alarm and wireless cameras so are these cameras expensive and is any video footage uploaded to cloud storage and does it cost
Unless you move at the speed of light, you won’t get to the base without the alarm sounding. Plus there’s a feature that alerts you if someone disconnects the base.
Mike Klarich There are a few things that needs to happen. 1: Nest needs to make a satellite keypad and speaker to put in other parts of the house so I can arm and disarm if I’m not near the main Guard unit. That way I can hear the alarm if it goes off if I’m far away from my kitchen where it currently is. 2: I would like better integration with Google Home. That would take care of 2 birds with one stone regarding the speaker. 3: If you change your router, which I did, it was super easy to repair the guard and the 2 indoor cams. Not so much my 2 outdoor cams. You are required to rescan the qr code which is an issue if they’re high up on your house and 2 feet of snow on the ground. Very minor grips after having it for a few months. I’m still not regretting the purchase.
A Mal I’m confused. I said there was a voice notification when the door opens when armed. It’ll also send a text alert to your phone. When unarmed, it will chime.
Thanks I’m Trying to do exactly the same which is replacing a front point system. Right now in my FrontPoint when the system is unarmed and any door opens I still get a Audible notification from the unit. I have installed the nest I just wanted to give me notifications every time a door open even when unarmed.
@Chrispy Things: I have a question for you. I’m interested in buying the system for my new home.From my understanding does Nest have live recordings? Almost like live feed. Cause I know Ring only gives you 30 second clips. Am I right or wrong? Just wanna make sure before buying it
Brina's Beauty Secrets I have the option where it records your video clips and keeps them stored for 5 days. I can also save and export clips too. It’s 50 bucks a year. There are other option such as a 10 day storage and so on but it’s more money.
Dman Johnson Ok. So if it’s not set to guard, it’ll chime when a door opens. If it’s in guard mode, it’ll do voice. It will say, “the front door is open. Please enter your password.” So it does both.
@@ChrispyThings yeah you really can't hear anything from the base becasuse it is to low in sound. Only thing loud about it is the alarm sound. I found out that the system does not intergrate with google home and mini for anything. This alarm is a novelty right now I ended up returning it. I will wait to see what the second generation does if they do come out with it. Other than that it has cool ideas. But still needs a wall pad.
@@dman357 I would disagree that it is a novelty. There are some amazing features built into this alarm system. I did go out and buy a google home mini to see if it worked with it and for the most part I can arm the system with it and check its status by voice. Also it can lock your Nest smart lock which I though was cool. When I come home, if I unlock the Nest lock, it disarms the alarm automatically which I though was great. I STILL would like it to sound through the speaker but it doesn't. But it's nothing a firmware update couldn't fix. Sorry you didn't like yours and you made the right choice to send if back if you didn't like it. But for me it's a keeper.
@@ChrispyThings right, it doesn't sound through the home or mini. Right, the features that are on it is cool what u mentioned. But it doesn't announce what door is opened or nothing. Yeah like you said nothing a firmware update wouldn't fix but it's been out for how long and still doesn't have them features. I even had a hard time getting through to nest support on the phone that never happened before. But once they fix that then maybe I'll reorder.
Was the outdoor camera also a Nest camera, or was it part of your other system? I assume they all have to be Nest brand to work on the Nest network/app, but it would be great if you could bring another brand's product into the same network, specifically Ring's floodlight camera.
You could have gone more in depth and shown the motion alerts being triggered on your iPhone and the speed it takes when an intruder trips the alarm how long it takes to text u that that’s the most important part of the review and you blew it
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What do you think of Nest products? Are you invested in their ecosystem?
I wonder why Google Assistant was not intergrated with this? Seams like a missed opportunity. 🤔
You sure you paid $349 for a 2 pack of Nest IQs? They're normally $299 each, if I could find a two pack for that price I'd buy them immediately!
Love Nest products
Love my Nest thermostat (and Google mini {although if it weren't FREE... I wouldn't buy [just had an aversion to talking with inanimate objects #haha]. Now, I use it for the weather, music, adjusting the thermostat --- I'm THAT guy #smile})! Thinking about the alarm system. So, thanks!
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Nice tutorial going to get me one already have cameras
@Chrispy Things -- If you have a cell phone (e.g. AT&T), can you use it for wireless hook-up opposed to $5 via T-Mobile?
David Walker Phone companies don’t charge for the hook up. It’s directly through Nest
The Guard briefly illuminates all alarm modes and the one that is set will be blue if you walk by, except if it is armed Away and Guarding, then it will trigger the alarm. The Nest Detect sensors have the nightlight although if you have their smoke detector (Nest Protect), I'd suggest using the Protect since it has a bigger light ring then Detect.
you can mount it
Can you view your cameras online ? I work in a bldg with no cell phone service and would like to view my cameras online via chrome
De Ike from what I understand you can only watch video history on a computer through the Nest cloud service
I work in an installation without cell service as well...I can log into my Nest account and view live feeds for free, or increments of 5,10, 30 days of feed with the Nest Aware subscription service. The base subscription costs $5 per month for 5 days of cloud storage, up to $30 per mo. for 30 days. You can save a little by paying an annual fee which is $50, $100, $300 respectively.
I’m a big fan of Nest products. I’m just curious how loud the alarm is. Can you hear it outside? If not what’s the point of having it.
Matthew Treanor It’s loud but not sure if you can hear it outside. But it’s louder than the FrontPoint system I replaced. I’m not sure why hearing it outside would help. It’s for waking you up if you’re asleep or in another room if someone breaks in. If you’re away it will notify you via the app.
I was thinking if someone broke in your house if you weren’t home
Matthew Treanor Exactly. So it will send notifications and emails if you choose if the alarm goes off. If you were talking about neighbors being alerted, I think your neighbors care more than mine. Lol They’d hear it and ignore. Kinda like what people do when they hear a car alarm.
Is there an option to send notifications but not sound the alarm when it is in guard mode? Also, how does the timeline look (the security events interspersed with camera footage)?
I've only had this thing hooked up for a few days now, and from what I can tell the alarm will sound whenever there is a breach. You can change how long the system has to sound the alarm with the app (currently I set mine to 15 seconds for entry, 30 for exit) but I don't think you can mute the siren.
The alarm timeline is separate from the camera footage timeline. So if I click on one of the cameras, it will show you a timeline underneath the video feed with dots representing your "events."
The alarm timeline is under the Security tab, and there's a history button on the bottom right of the screen. There it will show you how many times your doors have been open, alarms set off etc. I hope this helps!
Gotcha, thanks for the info. I'm not super keen on the alarm bit, I'm just looking for something to notify me of doors opening/closing. I know there are more a la carte options out there, but I'm buying into the Nest ecosystem so I thought this might be a good option.
Joe Pettit I’m hoping for more options in the future myself. I’d like the cameras to have a schedule system to show movement. Not just if I’m home or away as they have now. So I can set the cameras to detect movement at night and send any movement notifications to me. As of right now it’s either on or off. But you can differentiate between people, and all other movement such as curtains and what not which is nice.
I'm trying to find out if you have a Google home or the mini will the alarm sound through the Google home and mini also.
Dman Johnson That would be good info to have. Can you let me know if you find out?
@@ChrispyThings sure thing. I'll find out sometime tomorrow when I receive the secure system. I figured someone on here would know already.
Dman Johnson I don’t know because I have all Amazon Echo devices. But I’ve been wanting another way to get alerted if the alarm does go off. Currently Nest doesn’t have any satellite speakers other than the base itself. So if google home speakers work with it, I’ll make the change.
Can you test a smash and grab. Remove the power adapter and the batteries. Will the alarm company get a a call?
There is a tamper setting in the app. If you unplug the guard base while there is a pending alarm, it definitely goes off and if you are subscribed to the Nest monitoring services, they will be notified. Thanks!
On the door sensors, how long do the batteries last?
Ivan Williams From their site:
Nest Detect’s battery can last up to two years. But when the Nest app tells you it’s getting low, it’s important to replace it promptly with a new Panasonic CR123 or Energizer CR123A lithium battery.
Great Post...I am thinking about getting rid of Frontpoint myself.....I do have a question or a few down the road...Can the Cam IQ be integrated into the Nest alarm system? Specifically meaning that you could use the cameras also as motion sensors to set off the alarm if it detects motion. Are you still pleased with the system?
Thanks for the questions. So to answer your first question about the IQ cams, the answer is no. You cannot use the cameras as motion detectors to set off the alarm. Which is slightly disappointing because I was kinda hoping for the same thing before I bought it. It will only notify you based on your settings in the app. I have it set to people and sound only. Which will let me know if it sees a person, or hears a loud sound.
And for the second question, yes I am still pleased with it as long as they continue to improve as time goes on. I kind of wish there was a keyfob option to arm and disarm other than the app on your phone. It gets to be a pain in the butt always opening your phone when you leave to set it. I miss having to just push a button and have it arm from outside the house. ALSO, I want a small satellite base to I sleep with a fan on, and can't hear the alarm from downstairs in my kitchen. The only saving grace there is the notification that comes through my phone to let me know somethings up.
I hope this helps!
@@ChrispyThings Thanks for the reply...I am a little bit confused...You get two keyfobs to arm and disarm so why are you saying that its a pain in the butt to arm the system from the phone app when you could have armed it before you left your home...I must be missing something...sorry to pester you...
Why So Serious? So I had a fob with my FrontPoint system. I’d leave my house, press a button and it was armed. When I come home, I’d press disarm and enter. The ones that come with Nest you have to walk over to the base and tap it. It’s completely different. It was like getting into your car. You press a button and your doors lock and unlock. I want that for this Nest system. I had FrontPoint for 6 years and it’s what I’m used to. If they can come up with that I’d be happy
Thanks for the clarification... I don't have a fob for my frointpoint and never knew they even had one.I have been with them for almost 2 years. You would think they would have let me know that was an option. I probably will make the switch when my contract runs out. i have grown tired with issues from them and they as you know are expensive.,
Why So Serious? I definitely needed a change and I don’t regret it. Like I said before I hope they continue making accessories for the system. Let me know if you get one and how you like it.
GREAT VIDEO! Nice round of applause
Florida Fam Five Ha. Thanks!
The Nest guard without a mountain is fine
Can individual detection devices be purchased as add ins?
Not yet. One of my biggest complaints about this is that I want satellite speakers to alarm me if the base alarm is ringing. Such as another google speaker. Most of the time I’m never near the base and can’t hear it if it’s going off
It would be cool if the best smoke alarm would connect with this as a alarm and it could have voice features like “alarm alarm alarm”
True. I wish they had other speakers notify of an alarm. Like the Google Mini. I heard they were maybe working on that but it’s been a while and still no info.
I’m deciding on a few things and I’m pretty sure I’m gonna be getting the nest security system it’s the best for my family as to my Grandpa wakes up really early in the morning and goes to work so he can just press the button on the motion sensor thingy for the door and just walk out and it won’t disrupt any of us
Can I use google home as an additional alarm speaker?
Great question. Unfortunately no. Not at this time. That is the absolute #1 thing that I want from Google is to make other Google Home speakers link with the Nest alarm. I’m not sure why it hasn’t happened yet.
Chrispy Things errrrrr it is a pity. nest secure Is not loud enough to me at present
Geng Pan They absolutely need this to happen. Just having the one speaker for the alarm isn’t enough.
First, it is a clear explanation. I was wandering if the system aloud another brand of camera
I currently have nest thermostat and the door lock. I love both easy to use a d they work great. Getting two outdoor cameras soon and been thinking on getting the alarm system. Thank you for the video you helped to make up my mind and go ahead and get it as well. Aslo where did you get two of the IQ indoors for that price I see only one at that price point.
James Coleman I believe B and H had a a deal going on.
Does the nest iq cameras also make a sound or siren noise when alarm is set off by an intruder?. I cant seem to find this information anywhere
Brighty No. no they don’t. You only get alerts through the app when a camera spots someone.
I've looked at yale smart alarm and wireless cameras so are these cameras expensive and is any video footage uploaded to cloud storage and does it cost
Gollammeister I have links below with up to date pricing on them. The indoor cams are about 300 but go on sale a lot.
What happens if someone comes in and just rips that of the power outlet before the alarm sounds off?
Unless you move at the speed of light, you won’t get to the base without the alarm sounding.
Plus there’s a feature that alerts you if someone disconnects the base.
Awesome thank you for taking time to answer me. Appreciate it.
Well, what do you think of the system now after a few months?
Mike Klarich There are a few things that needs to happen.
1: Nest needs to make a satellite keypad and speaker to put in other parts of the house so I can arm and disarm if I’m not near the main Guard unit. That way I can hear the alarm if it goes off if I’m far away from my kitchen where it currently is.
2: I would like better integration with Google Home. That would take care of 2 birds with one stone regarding the speaker.
3: If you change your router, which I did, it was super easy to repair the guard and the 2 indoor cams. Not so much my 2 outdoor cams. You are required to rescan the qr code which is an issue if they’re high up on your house and 2 feet of snow on the ground.
Very minor grips after having it for a few months. I’m still not regretting the purchase.
@@ChrispyThings Have you got any further insight after approx a year of having this?
Do u have the thermostat
kevin russell I don’t. Wast really sure if I wanted to get it for my house since I only use heat in the winter and no central air in the summer.
So does this system still chime from the main unit if a door opens like the FrontPoint system does ? Thanks
In an unarmed mode I was meaning to ask
A Mal yes it does. You can turn it on or off in the app. I have mine set to chime when a door opens. When armed, it’ll say front door opened.
Oh so no notification when I’m armed like the front point ?
A Mal I’m confused. I said there was a voice notification when the door opens when armed. It’ll also send a text alert to your phone.
When unarmed, it will chime.
Thanks I’m
Trying to do exactly the same which is replacing a front point system. Right now in my FrontPoint when the system is unarmed and any door opens I still get a Audible notification from the unit. I have installed the nest I just wanted to give me notifications every time a door open even when unarmed.
@Chrispy Things: I have a question for you. I’m interested in buying the system for my new home.From my understanding does Nest have live recordings? Almost like live feed. Cause I know Ring only gives you 30 second clips. Am I right or wrong? Just wanna make sure before buying it
Brina's Beauty Secrets I have the option where it records your video clips and keeps them stored for 5 days. I can also save and export clips too. It’s 50 bucks a year. There are other option such as a 10 day storage and so on but it’s more money.
When a door opens, what type of voice notification does the base station play? Is it a chime or does it announce something like, "Front door is open"?
Gary Cope it’s a single chime tone.
Dman Johnson Ok. So if it’s not set to guard, it’ll chime when a door opens. If it’s in guard mode, it’ll do voice. It will say, “the front door is open. Please enter your password.” So it does both.
@@ChrispyThings yeah you really can't hear anything from the base becasuse it is to low in sound. Only thing loud about it is the alarm sound. I found out that the system does not intergrate with google home and mini for anything. This alarm is a novelty right now I ended up returning it. I will wait to see what the second generation does if they do come out with it. Other than that it has cool ideas. But still needs a wall pad.
@@dman357 I would disagree that it is a novelty. There are some amazing features built into this alarm system. I did go out and buy a google home mini to see if it worked with it and for the most part I can arm the system with it and check its status by voice. Also it can lock your Nest smart lock which I though was cool. When I come home, if I unlock the Nest lock, it disarms the alarm automatically which I though was great. I STILL would like it to sound through the speaker but it doesn't. But it's nothing a firmware update couldn't fix. Sorry you didn't like yours and you made the right choice to send if back if you didn't like it. But for me it's a keeper.
@@ChrispyThings right, it doesn't sound through the home or mini. Right, the features that are on it is cool what u mentioned. But it doesn't announce what door is opened or nothing. Yeah like you said nothing a firmware update wouldn't fix but it's been out for how long and still doesn't have them features. I even had a hard time getting through to nest support on the phone that never happened before. But once they fix that then maybe I'll reorder.
Was the outdoor camera also a Nest camera, or was it part of your other system? I assume they all have to be Nest brand to work on the Nest network/app, but it would be great if you could bring another brand's product into the same network, specifically Ring's floodlight camera.
Nunya Business The outdoor camera was a Nest yes. I ditched the other system completely.
You missed the best part - triggering the alarm. Bad.
Lavish P. Bad? No. I didn’t want to trigger the alarm. So...
You could have gone more in depth and shown the motion alerts being triggered on your iPhone and the speed it takes when an intruder trips the alarm how long it takes to text u that that’s the most important part of the review and you blew it
Lavish P. Listen up. Go read my title. Go rewatch the video and tell me if it’s accurate. I’ll wait.
Still waiting...
Chrispy Things lol he realizes his mistake and dosent want to admit it 😑