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In this video, Archer addresses his frustration with setting up Nest Protect devices, outlining a two-segment structure: resolving an issue and demonstrating the challenge. He encountered difficulties connecting a new Nest Protect unit to his network, especially when integrating different generations of devices. A key tip he discovered, which isn't widely available online, involves removing the batteries from an existing unit to facilitate the connection of a new one. Throughout the process, he continually emphasizes the recurring connectivity problems between generation one and two devices, despite multiple troubleshooting attempts including battery removal and network resets. Ultimately, Archer shares his experiences and solutions in the hope of assisting others facing similar problems.
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In this part of the video, Archer explains the structure of the video, which is split into two segments: the first covers how he resolved an issue with connecting his Nest Protect to his network, while the second shows the actual issue he faced. He describes his frustration with connecting a new Nest Protect unit and notes that the solution, which isn’t commonly found online, involves removing the batteries from the existing unit it keeps trying to connect to. By doing this, he was able to get the new unit to connect successfully to a different unit on the network.
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In this part of the video, the speaker describes their process of installing a new generation 2 Nest Protect by connecting it through an existing generation 2 unit. They shared their frustration with the setup process and offered a troubleshooting tip for those with multiple units: disconnect the problematic unit and remove its batteries, then try connecting again using another unit. The speaker also walks through their network setup, mentioning they have five units and are replacing an old one that expires soon. They demonstrate adding a product via the app, showing how to set it up and watch for successful connection, which they hope to illustrate by duplicating their previous successful result.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates troubleshooting issues with connecting different generations of devices. The attempt to connect a generation one device to a generation two device is ongoing, but there are connectivity problems. Despite repeated attempts over several hours and breaks, the devices fail to connect. The generation two device, purchased in August 2015, is highlighted as problematic. The presenter uses an older generation one device, noting its expiration in 2021, and removes its batteries to stop it from being the assisting product. The process to connect the devices continues, with the presenter contemplating a restart of the project.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker expresses frustration with a generation two device that, despite working fine and being visible on the network, continually fails to assist other devices attached to the network. He mentions his method of troubleshooting, which includes unplugging the device and removing the battery. He plans to implement this method with other devices in the future to avoid the frustration experienced. The video concludes with the speaker hoping the solution helps others and encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell.