Ecobee s flagship model the ecobee4 has alexa built right in for hands off convenience and the room temperature sensor that ships with ecobee is also capable of detecting motion read our full review here however if you re interested in nest s wider family of integrated products such as the smoke.
Nest detect sensor review.
One smart smoke detector.
Nest temperature sensor review.
The nest protect uses a split spectrum sensor that nest says is good at detecting both slow smoldering fires as well as fast burning ones.
If you re trying to decide between nest and ecobee we still think ecobee is tops.
The flo monitors for water and temperature changes even in hard to reach places thanks to the included extender cable.
Specifically it comes with a built in alexa and speaker which allows you to ask the detector questions or even have.
However this detector is a better fit for those outside google s ecosystem.
You can purchase additional nest detect sensors and tags at 49 and 25 a piece respectively.
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While it would have been great to see nest add motion detection in the temperature sensor like nest detect sadly that s not the case in this first.
If there s a leak it sends your phone push.
The best smart water sensors will detect leaks before they cause water damage to your home and read water temperatures to prevent freezing and blockages.
There s a range extender for larger houses called the nest connect which retails for 70 sold.
Flo by moen smart water detector the best smart water leak sensor.
This review was updated shortly after publication to add the fact that the nest temperature sensor does not detect motion.