How To Change Nest Smoke Detector Battery. I needed to replace my Nest Protects batteries after the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm warned me it was time. I know thats hardly a compelling start to a story but what I discovered after I opened up the battery compartments door was rather surprising I found a big warning directing me to install one and only one type of battery-.

Bring your phone or tablet to the same room as your Nest Connect. On the app home screen tap Settings. Batteries on the Nest Protec.
This doesnt sound like a big deal and by all means it shouldnt be but it is a big.
Due to safety regulations all smoke and CO alarms expire. Otherwise an alarm will trigger when you remove Nest Detect. I needed to replace my Nest Protects batteries after the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm warned me it was time. Press the Nest button to run a test.

