topic Limiting access to Google home in Home Automation

Limiting access to Google home

Iam_Kayla7 — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:25:38 GMT

I have a google home account set up with a doorbell and thermostat as well as smart plugs and a JBL speaker that connects with google. My sister is my roommate so I shared the home with her so that she can have access to the doorbell and thermostat. But a few times now she’s accessed my lamp which is connected with the plug and my speaker, out of curiosity and accidentally. But both times nearly gave me a heart attack. So I moved the devices to my own home but now my speaker doesn’t announce the doorbell. From what I see there isn’t a way to give access to select devices or limit their access in general seeing as though they all are mine. Is there anyway to do that where I’m not seeing it or any solutions?

Re: Limiting access to Google home

MplsCustomer — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 19:16:20 GMT

@Iam_Kayla7

Household members have "full access and control of devices and services":

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9155535?hl=en

Re: Limiting access to Google home

Iam_Kayla7 — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:23:38 GMT

And there is no way to limit the access? That’s unfortunate.

Re: Limiting access to Google home

MplsCustomer — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:23:02 GMT

Yes it is unfortunate.

Re: Limiting access to Google home

Azarco — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:26:47 GMT

Hey there,

Thanks for the help, MplsCustomer.

Iam_Kayla7, as long as you add a person as a home member on your structure, they have full access and control of your devices just like what MplsCustomer mentioned. Were always looking for ways to improve and we'll take it as feedback. Do you have any other questions or concerns that we can assist you with?

Best,

Alex

Re: Limiting access to Google home

Azarco — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:27:10 GMT

Hello Iam_Kayla7,

Checking back in to see if you still need help with this. Feel free to respond to this thread if you have additional questions or concerns and I'd be glad to answer it for you.

Thanks,

Alex

Re: Limiting access to Google home

Princesss — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:33:57 GMT

Hi there,

Due to inactivity, I'll go ahead and lock this thread in 24 hours. Feel free to start a new thread if you need assistance with your Google speakers and we'd be glad to assist you further.

Best,

Princess