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Google Nest Protect (Battery) vs Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R

Full Smart Smoke & CO Detectors comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Google and Heiman sites.
2026 verdict
For most buyers in 2026, Google Nest Protect (Battery) is the safer pick over Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R because of rating, connectivity, and sensors.
Its strongest advantages show up in rating, connectivity, and sensors, with alerts and Built-in light helping widen the gap. Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R can still be the right pick, but only if battery life and integrations outweigh the wider strengths of Google Nest Protect (Battery). Overall, Google Nest Protect (Battery) makes more sense for most people.
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FeatureGoogle Nest Protect (Battery)Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-RWinner
Rating4.44.2Google Nest Protect (Battery)
Battery Life2 years10 yearsHeiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other2.4 GHz WiFi, OtherGoogle Nest Protect (Battery)
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantHeiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R
SensorsSmoke, CO, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Light, MotionCOGoogle Nest Protect (Battery)
AlertsFire Alerts, CO Alerts, Low Battery AlertsCO Alerts, Low Battery AlertsGoogle Nest Protect (Battery)
Built-in LightYESNOGoogle Nest Protect (Battery)
PathlightYESNOGoogle Nest Protect (Battery)
Steam CheckYESNOGoogle Nest Protect (Battery)
ScreenNONOTie
Built-in SirenYESYESTie
Tests ItselfYESYESTie
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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other
  • + Sensors: Smoke, CO, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Light, Motion
  • - Battery Life: 2 years vs 10 years
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Google Nest Protect (Battery) or Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R?

Google Nest Protect (Battery) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, connectivity, and sensors.

What is the biggest difference between Google Nest Protect (Battery) and Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R?

Rating is one of the clearest differences: Google Nest Protect (Battery) lists 4.4, while Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R lists 4.2.

Who should buy Google Nest Protect (Battery)?

Choose Google Nest Protect (Battery) if your priority is rating and connectivity and that matters more than battery life.

Who should buy Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R?

Choose Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R if your priority is battery life and integrations and that matters more than rating.

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