Google Nest
Google Nest Protect
Sensors · Security
WorksVerified plugin
1 report: 1 says it works.
Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: Nest.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nest Verifiedhomebridge-nest | Works | Used via Homebridge since Home Assistant lacks supportSaved copy… homebridge and some in Home Assistant. Both are needed in my case. 1. SwitchBot - homebridge plugin supports their API whereas HA only supports BLE 2. Nest smoke detectors - no support in HA 3. Dummy Switches - useful for complex automations in homekit In HA, i have my Kwikset Halo locks, Jandy iAqualink pool controller, Big Ass Fans (HA has better support than homebridge). In my opinion, homebridge has one job and that is connecting non-homekit devices to homekit. HA is a much more powerful platform but i only use it as a homekit bridge. So in all honestly, if i could get rid of one of them, … Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Cloud | Reddit comment · 2023-03 |
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In ReReHome
Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | Google Nest |
|---|---|
| Category | Sensors |
Also reported as
- Nest smoke detectors