Google - Nest Secure Alarm System - White

This may be one of the easier security systems to install and set up. No tools required. Also Brinks offers very inexpensive month to month service or a cheaper contract version. You do need a smart phone/tablet to setup and use.

Very happy that I choose best secure as the setup was very simple with clear instructions and the system was setup and running in less that’s 30 minutes with 4 nest sensors (I purchased 2 extra in addition to 2 that come in the box). I have been contemplating ring secure vs nest secure for long and finally the $100 price drop on nest secure made me pull the trigger. The geo tracking feature of neat secure is my favorite. When u leave home in a hurry, you forget to set the alarm. When you have set up geo location enable in the near secure setup - as soon as your phone is out of proximity of your home it will prompt / remind you to set the alarm.

Excellent and easy to use in your home security. One time pay. No monthly fees.

Great alarm system. Shame it is not being supported by Google anymore but it is very forward thinking. Really cool that the base itself is a motion detector.

I have had other Alarms and took them back, this one really work Great. Easy to setup and to use.

I've been a long time customer of Nest Products (even when they used be DropCam) so I'm pretty well versed in how good and easy to operate their products are - but I was still blown away by this new Nest Secure Alarm system. Straight out of the box, one of the nicest things is the way it slots into the Nest Ecosystem and apps. If like me you're already using Nest Cameras, Nest Protect and Nest Thermostats then its pretty seamless to setup and operate the alarm. The kit comes with the Nest base station which operates as both the control center, but also has a motion sensor built in. You can either set or disable the alarm from the base with a key code or one of the RFID fobs included in the pack - but of course you more often than not will do it directly in the app (which sends a popup if you are close to home offering to automatically disable the alarm - neat!). If like me you're wondering how it maintains against tampering - the unit has a 12hr battery built in, so once the alarm is set or triggered it'll run and operate normally for up to 12hrs even if you pull the plug. The control and messaging leverages your in-home wifi and internet connection, but again for an additional $5 per month, you can add a cellular backup option to keep you alerted even if someone pulls your internet connection. Theres some magic built into the sensors (check my pictures for a sense of scale against an iPhone). They are pretty minimal in size can be either screwed or stuck (using the affixed adhesive pads) to either door or windows, along with their magnet 'buddy' - and when the alarm is armed , will trigger a countdown before it sounds. Pretty obvious I know - but you can also install these WITHOUT the magnet as they also include a motion sensor in each one! So you can mount the sensor on any wall and you have a nifty motion detector which will set off the alarm when armed, but also display a nifty 'path light' in the dark to help you around. Each one runs on a replaceable battery so I'll see how long they last (I have one with the path light on , one without to test). I set them whole thing up in under 30 mins - and within another couple of hours had already headed back to the local BestBut to pick up another 3 or 4 of these sensors (Nest Detect as they are branded standalone). They really are that good, and do exactly what they say on the tin. Couple of minor things I would note - the motion detector is only recorded in the system logs when the alarm is armed. With the Nest Camera you can get a push alert when it detects motion, but the only alerts you get from the Nest Secure are when the alarm is going off. Same goes for the doors opening and closing - its recorded in a log, but there's no way to just get a simple push notification. You can arm the alarm in one of 2 ways; Firstly fully armed, and when it detects motion either at the base or on any of the sensors, or if any of the monitored doors are opened you get the countdown before the alarm sounds. The second option is 'guarding' which is useful if like me you have 2 young kids who can open doors to the street- in this mode it will sounds the alarm if any of the doors or windows are opened, but it will ignore any motion. (On each of the motion sensors you can enable an option to ignore motion of things like pets under 40lbs which again is a nice feature) As I say I'd like a halfway house, where I could arm it as 'guarding' and just get a notification rather than sounding the alarm , but its a small gripe when you consider how fully functioned, well thought out and easy to operate this item is. Anyone looking for a home security system can't go wrong with this - especially if you're already bought into the Nest product line. I initially received this item in exchange for my evaluation and review, but as I mentioned I've already invested further in the additional sensors and key fobs to fully integrate it into my everyday life around the house.

This Security system by Nest was a pleasure to install. The directions were very easy and concise within it's app, even while installing the motion detectors and other peripherals. I was not sure this unit would provide ample coverage without needing to purchase more motion detectors. We have several entrance points on our main level. But with it's sensitivity, everything with this unit was enough to cover our entry points. This unit came with one Nest base unit. two Nest sensors(for door/window open or motion) and two Nest tags. I love that the tags can arm or disarm without having to enter a code. To my knowledge there are no monitoring options for this unit, but that is to come in the future, which means there are no monthly fees for it to work, and work well. The moment it does not see motion for a period it notifies you that it looks like no one is home, and asks if you would like to arm the system. I appreciate the fact that it is pet friendly, or at least dog friendly, our 15 pound Bichon/Poodle mutt has not set it off yet. I am a little disappointed that there is not more integration into the Google Home interface. I found several things that interface with the Nest thermostat, but not the Nest Secure??? If you are looking for this unit to alert you that a door or a window has opened immediately, this is not the unit you need. The shortest option for notification of a breach is 30 seconds. I am not sure why they would not include a night feature to enable instant notification. If I were installing this in my daughters home, or my parents home, I would want that type of a feature to be available. I may be missing something, in the software, but I feel I have seen other complaints about this. Why I would recommend it: Easy to install, and no monitoring fee. This unit is one I would recommend to a friend with certain security needs, but this does not fulfill every security need.

What makes me a fan of Nest is that their products are so easy to use and install. And they work great! Which is why of all the new home security systems coming out, I decided to go with the Nest Secure. The starter system is pretty expensive and it comes with the base, two sensors, and 2 fobs that can be programmed to enable and disable the alarm by holding it up to the base. Other than mounting hardware, that's all you get. And if you want additional sensors, that will cost you $59 each. Additional fobs will cost $25 each. The Nest Secure may only come with 2 sensors, but unlike traditional door and motion sensors, the sensor for the Nest is both a door and motion sensor. These sensors have other functions while you're home. You can press a button on one of them to disable it if you have to open a door while the rest of the system stays armed. After a minute, it is rearmed. Another cool function is the pathlight. In the dark, the sensors can light up when it senses motion. Pretty useful to help you find your way around the house without turning the lights on. The base station also has a motion sensor built in. So it can do just as much as other systems with less to install. The fobs are easy to program and use. You can also buy and program more and disable them if you needed to. The Nest app is easy to use and if you already own other Nest products, the alarm will join the rest of the Nest devices all within the app. And like with other Nest products, the alarm works together with other Nest devices such as the Nest Cam. Just like other Nest devices, the installation was simple and the setup process was flawless thanks to the in app step by step directions. Depending on how you configure your system, you can have the whole system up and running in as little as 20 minutes. After that, you have the ability to configure the system to your liking such as how much time you can be given to leave when you arm the system. You can arm the system on the app and the app will notify you if any of the sensors are triggered and let you know if the alarm sounds. You will even be notified if you happen to leave the house and forget to arm it. It think overall, it's a great system. It's very easy to use, it's a great design, great quality, and it's another shining example of how Nest thinks differently how a product should work in your home. But everyone's needs are different when it comes to an alarm system. There are lots of things to consider. One example is that while the starter system can do the job for a small home or an apartment, if you own a large home and have a lot of family members living there, you can expand the system to meet those needs but it will cost you. Definitely do your research before getting any alarm system. Because of Nest's reputation and my experience with their other devices, it was worth paying extra to get this.