Why Can't I Automate using Google Nest Camera / Doorbell Motion Events?

edisonvictrola — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:33:02 GMT

I just want to turn on an interior light if motion is detected on my Google Nest Flood, Google Nest Camera, or Google Nest doorbell. Why doesn't this work?

I'd love an honest answer from a company who has taken ~$600 from me with the promise that Google Home. would. actually. work.

Thanks in advance

Re: Why Can't I Automate using Google Nest Camera / Doorbell Motion Events?

PurDee — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:15:39 GMT

You could use a script like this with the Google Home Script Editor:

metadata:
name: Example # Choose a short name that summarizes important starters and actions, like “Sunset lights”.
description: Scripted automation # Write a detailed description that includes everything the automation does, like “At sunset, on weekdays, close blinds, turn on lights to 50%, and play the sunset playlist on certain speakers.”

automations:
starters:
- type: device.event.MotionDetection # Motion has been detected by the device.
device: Your Camera

actions:
- type: device.command.OnOff # Turn the device on or off.
# Whether to turn the device on or off.
on: true
devices: Your Light

This will just turn on the light. You can extend the script to turn off the light after a while.

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