Depending on where you purchased it, your Google Nest Protect comes with one or more languages installed. These are the languages that Nest Protect speaks during setup, Heads-Up alerts, and Emergency Alarms. You can change the language your Nest Protect speaks with the Nest app
Available languages
| Country |
Pre-installed Languages |
|---|---|
| United StatesMexico |
EnglishSpanish (US) |
| Canada |
EnglishFrench (CA) |
| United Kingdom |
English (UK) |
| France |
FrenchDutch |
| ItalySpain |
ItalianSpanish |
| GermanyAustria |
GermanFrench |
| DenmarkNorway |
DanishNorwegian |
| FinlandSweden |
FinnishSwedish |
Languages available after installation
- English
- English (UK)
- Danish
- Dutch
- Finnish
- French
- French (CA)
- German
- Italian
- Norwegian
- Spanish
- Spanish (US)
- Swedish
How to change the language your Nest Protect speaks
On the Nest app
- Tap Settings.
- Scroll down and tap the Protect you want to change the language.
- Tap Spoken language.
- Select the language that you want to use.
- Nest Protect automatically downloads and changes the language spoken within 24 hours.
On the Google Home app
- Select the Protect you want to control.
- Tap More
Device information.
- Tap Spoken language.
- Select the language that you want to use Save.
Troubleshoot if your Nest Protect language doesn't change
Here are steps to take if your Nest Protect doesn’t update its spoken language:
-
Make sure your Protect shows up in the Nest or Home appbefore you try to change the language. If your Protect is stuck in another language, add it to the Nest or Home app anyway. You just need to scan the QR code on the back.
Learn how to add your Nest Protect to the Nest app .
Once your Nest Protect is added to your Nest or Home app, try the directions above to change the language. Once the option shows up in the Nest or Home app, you should be able to change the language following the directions above.
-
Your Nest Protect must be connected to your Wi-Fi networkto download the new language and update it. Make sure that your Nest Protect does not say offlinein the Nest or Home app. If it does, try troubleshooting your Nest Protect’s connection or move it closer to your Wi-Fi router.
-
Remove your Nest Protect and reset it to default. Remove your Nest Protect from your account in the Nest or Home app, then reset your Nest Protect to factory defaults and add your Nest Protect to your account. Then try to change the language again.
Note:To change the language, you might have to wait up to 24 hours for your Protect to check in with the Nest Service before it shows the option.
