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You can install Nest Protect without a smartphone or tablet and it will function as a stand-alone smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.

Nest Protect will work out of the box as a stand alone smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. In order to take advantage of all the Nest Protect features, you’ll need a supported smartphone or tablet, the Nest Mobile app, and Wi-Fi.

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If you don’t complete setup with the Nest Mobile app, the following features will not be available:

• Wireless interconnect between your Nest Protects
• Personalizing your Nest Protect settings
  • Naming of your Nest Protects
  • Turn settings on or off
  • View technical info
• Remote access to view the status of your Nest Protects
• Mobile notifications
• Automatic software updates

If you don’t have a supported smartphone or tablet, you can install Nest Protect but it will not be interconnected or associated with a Nest Account. If you decide to do this, check with your local fire department to make sure local codes do not require interconnected alarms.

Can I borrow a smartphone or tablet just for setup?

If you have temporary access to a supported smartphone or tablet:

• You can set up your Nest Protects
• Interconnect the alarms
• Connect them to Wi-Fi
• Use the Nest Web app to view and adjust settings moving forward