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Nest Protect Smoke + CO Alarm Safety Notice

Google disabled the Wave feature on Nest Protect due to potential for unintentional silencing of alarms. Software update automatically applied.

By RecallRadar Editorial Team

Sourced from Apple. Last reviewed March 2, 2026.

This recall involves safety concerns. Take action promptly.

✨ Plain-English Summary

Google disabled the Wave feature on Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms because the feature could accidentally silence alarms when you waved your hand near the device. This is a safety concern since a disabled alarm won't alert you to fires or dangerous gas levels. The fix has already been automatically applied to your device.

Is This Recall Still Active?

Status: Yes - Active

This recall is currently active. If your device matches the affected models, follow the official instructions as soon as possible.

Source & Verification

This page summarizes the official notice and keeps key facts easy to verify.

Official source: Apple
Announced by source: April 3, 2014
Last reviewed by RecallRadar: March 2, 2026

What You Should Do

1Check that your Nest Protect has received the latest software update (it should happen automatically, but you can verify in the Google Home app)
2Test your alarm by pressing the test button on the device to ensure it's working properly
3Note that you can no longer silence alarms by waving your hand—use the Google Home app or press the device directly instead
4If you have multiple Nest Protect devices, repeat these steps for each one

Open Official Recall Notice

What's Being Recalled

Full details from the recall report.

Google disabled the Wave feature on Nest Protect due to potential for unintentional silencing of alarms. Software update automatically applied.

Who's Affected

Specific models and identifiers listed in the source notice:

Model #1

Nest Protect 1st generation

Model #2

Nest Protect Wired

Model #3

Nest Protect Battery

#	Model
1	Nest Protect 1st generation
2	Nest Protect Wired
3	Nest Protect Battery

Technical model codes are manufacturer identifiers. Match both the product name and model code from your device settings, label, or packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I affected by this recall?

Check the affected models section on this page. The official notice currently lists Nest Protect 1st generation, Nest Protect Wired, Nest Protect Battery.

What is the remedy for this recall?

Check that your Nest Protect has received the latest software update (it should happen automatically, but you can verify in the Google Home app) Test your alarm by pressing the test button on the device to ensure it's working properly Note that you can no longer silence alarms by waving your hand—use the Google Home app or press the device directly instead If you have multiple Nest Protect devices, repeat these steps for each one