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Google Nest Protect (Wired) 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
Google Nest Protect (Wired) wins the 2026 matchup against Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R, mainly on rating, connectivity, and sensors.
What pushes it ahead is rating, connectivity, and sensors, and alerts and Built-in light keep the advantage from looking narrow. There is still a case for Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R, but mainly if integrations are what you value most. As a general recommendation, Google Nest Protect (Wired) comes out on top.
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FeatureGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-RWinner
Rating4.64.2Google Nest Protect (Wired)
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other2.4 GHz WiFi, OtherGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantHeiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R
SensorsSmoke, CO, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Light, MotionCOGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
AlertsFire Alerts, CO Alerts, Low Battery AlertsCO Alerts, Low Battery AlertsGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
Built-in LightYESNOGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
PathlightYESNOGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
Steam CheckYESNOGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
ScreenNONOTie
Built-in SirenYESYESTie
Tests ItselfYESYESTie
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  • + Rating: 4.6
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other
  • + Sensors: Smoke, CO, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Light, Motion
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Rating is one of the clearest differences: Google Nest Protect (Wired) lists 4.6, while Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R lists 4.2.

Who should buy Google Nest Protect (Wired)?

Choose Google Nest Protect (Wired) if your priority is rating and connectivity and that matters more than integrations.

Who should buy Heiman Interconnected CO Alarm C1-R?

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

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