Nest Protect Installation Locations Smoke and Carbon Monoxide

For the best protection, install Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in key areas throughout the home.

Sleeping Areas

Install a Nest Protect:

• Inside every bedroom.
• Outside each sleeping area, such as hallways near bedrooms.

If bedroom doors are closed at night, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom as well as outside the room. Closed doors can slow the movement of smoke and delay detection.

For carbon monoxide protection, install alarms near all sleeping areas as recommended by many building and safety codes.

Every Floor of the Home

Install a Nest Protect on:

• Main living areas.
• Upper floors.
• Finished attics.
• Basements.

Many residential building codes require smoke alarms on every level of the home.

Stairways

Install a Nest Protect:

• Near stairways connecting multiple floors.
• At the top of stairways where smoke may collect as it rises through the home.

This helps provide earlier warning if a fire starts on a lower level.

Basements

Install a Nest Protect on the basement ceiling near the stairway leading to the main floor.

This location can provide earlier detection if smoke develops in the basement.

Installation Planning Diagram

Bedroom
↓
Hallway
↓
Bedroom

Every Sleeping Area Protected

Attic
↓
Upper Floor
↓
Main Floor
↓
Basement

Nest Protect Installed On Every Level

Basement Ceiling
↓
Stair Entry
↓
Main Living Area

Early Smoke Detection Path

Additional Considerations

Local building and fire codes may require additional smoke or carbon monoxide alarms depending on the size and layout of the home. Always verify installation requirements for your area before completing installation.