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If Nest Protect senses smoke and gives you a Heads-Up during a nuisance alarm (like steam from the shower or smoke from cooking), carefully inspect and address the source of the problem. If smoke reaches alarm level, follow the steps in this article.
If smoke reaches emergency alarm levels, Nest Protect will sound a continuous alarm and tell you it's an emergency. If your alarm is connected to Wi-Fi, you will also receive a push notification from Nest with the instructions below. The Nest app's What to Do feature also provides preparation and planning.
According to fire and safety experts, here are the steps to take in case of fire:
- Follow your evacuation plan.
- Alert small children in the home and those who may need extra assistance.
- Leave the building as quickly as possible. Touch doors with the back of your hand and make sure they are not hot before opening them. Use an alternate exit, if necessary. Close the doors behind you as you are exiting the building.
- Meet at a pre-arranged meeting place outside the building.
- Once outside, do a head count and call the fire department.
- DO NOT re-enter the house, unless a fire official says it's safe.
Source: National Fire Protection Association
Be prepared with What to Do in the Nest app
What to Do gives you useful advice on how to prepare for an emergency ahead of time. You'll see how to plan an evacuation, safely exit, and more. When an emergency occurs, you'll also get essential tips and an emergency number button so you can call quickly.