Some Google Nest products can use their sensors to detect activity in your home.
These are the sensors each product uses to detect activity:
Google Nest products
Sensors
Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E
A motion sensor detects movement in the room. Your thermostat also notes if you manually adjust the temperature on the device.
A Soli sensor detects motion proximity and presence of nearby objects. The Nest Thermostat also notes if you manually adjust the temperature on the device.
Nest Protect
An occupancy sensor detects if someone is in the room.
Nest × Yale Lock
An optical sensor detects if the bolt is open or closed.
Google Nest speaker or display
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Uses touch or voice control to interact with the device.
In addition to touch or voice control, a Soli sensor detects if someone is nearby.
For more information about Nest product sensors, go to Sensors in Google Nest devices .