During a security alarm, Google Nest Guard will sound its 85 dB siren for 10 minutes and make periodic announcements about what triggered the alarm and where. You can also get a notification on your phone so you’ll know what’s happening even if you’re not home.
In general, Nest Guard will give you a friendly Heads Up before the alarm sounds, so you’ll have some time to disarm your system if you’re just coming home.
Learn about the differences between a Security Heads-Up and a Security Alarm >
Things that can trigger Google Nest Secure’s alarm >
If you don’t disarm your system in time, or if something triggers an immediate alarm, here’s what happens when the security alarm is sounding.
What to expect during an alarm
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Nest Secure | What happens when an alarm sounds
Note: This sample won’t necessarily be the same volume as the siren.
If you’re near Nest Guard when the alarm is sounding, here’s what you’ll see and hear:
- Nest Guard’s light ring will flash red.
- The siren will sound. It will be loud – about 85 decibels.
- Nest Guard will say what triggered the alarm and where. For example, “The window was opened in the master bedroom.”
- The sequence above repeats for 10 minutes or until you disarm your system.
- After 10 minutes, the alarm will stop and Nest Secure will continue monitoring your home at the same security level as before with one key difference: any new activity will trigger an immediate alarm. You won’t get a Heads-Up first. To start getting Heads-Ups again, disarm your system and re-arm it again.
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Other Nest products
For details about how your Nest products work together when different events happen around your home, see the following article.
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