topic Re: Temperature Sensor that works as starter for Automation in Home Automation

Temperature Sensor that works as starter for Automation

TexiCaliGreg — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:34:29 GMT

Anyone able to find a temp sensor or thermostat that works as start for Google Home automation? I have tried multiple temp sensors that show Temp and Humidity but when you go to automation only humidity levels are avail as a starter. Not temp. I also just bough the Nest Temp Sensors thinking their own more expensive product would work with their app. Not so lucky. I cannot see the Nest Temp Sensor even available to select as a starter in automations. What has worked for other people?

I have a Nest thermostat which appears to work in the starter but I want to in a separate room from the Nest Thermostat measure temperature and take an action based on if that rises or lowers beyond certain thresholds

Any help greatly welcomed.

Re: Temperature Sensor that works as starter for Automation

salbando — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:44:23 GMT

I use the Shelly H&T Gen 3 in scripts created in the Google Home Script Editor (you would need to join the Public Preview). It reports temperature and humidity and this information can be used as starters and/or conditions.

Re: Temperature Sensor that works as starter for Automation

GBD — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:40:16 GMT

If you're into the hue lighting system, their motion sensors will report temperature that can be used as a starter.

Re: Temperature Sensor that works as starter for Automation

moralesvicente — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:36:35 GMT

Hello TexiCaliGreg,

Thank you for taking an interest in our community. I understand that you have some concerns about how the temperature sensor works. No worries; let me assist you.

To provide you with accurate information, please help me out by answering the following questions.

What model of thermostat do you have? If you are unable to recognize it, please check out this article: How to tell which Nest thermostat you have
What is the app where you set up the thermostat?
How many sensors do you have?

Any additional details you can provide will be helpful.

Best regards,

Daniel