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A new chapter for Google Home & Nest
Hey folks,Anish here, I lead the product teams for Google Home & Nest.I want to start by saying thank you for being on this journey with us, especially as we kick off a new era for the smart home! We have our biggest update in years and I wanted to s...
How to: Share devices with others in the Nest app or Google Home app
Once you have successfully setup your device in the Nest app or Google Home app (depending on the devices you have), you may want to add it to the Nest app or Google Home app on someone else's phone or tablet. A common misconception is that you do th...
How can I customize the appearance of the Home app interface?
How do I jazz up the look of my Home app? Any way to change colors or throw in some cool backgrounds? Can I shuffle things around, like moving rooms and gadgets to make it feel more like my own? Trying to make my smart home setup not just smart but s...
Does the Google Home app work with voice assistants like Google Assistant?
Does the Google Home app work with voice assistants like Google Assistant? Wondering if I can boss around my smart devices and the app itself with just my voice. Any cool tricks or unique features when pairing it up with Google Assistant? Trying to m...
Is it possible to create custom routines or scenarios with the Home app?
Is it possible to create custom routines or scenarios with the Home app? I'm looking to personalize my smart home experience by setting up unique sequences of actions. For instance, can I create a morning routine that adjusts the thermostat, turns on...
How can I add a new device to the Home app?
How can I add a new device to the Home app? Specifically, I recently purchased a smart thermostat from a different manufacturer, and I'm unsure about the steps to seamlessly integrate it into the Google Home app. Are there specific setup procedures o...
Can I control devices from different brands with the Google Home app?
Can I control devices from different brands with the Google Home app? Specifically, I'm interested in knowing if the app seamlessly integrates with a variety of smart home devices, such as smart lights, thermostats, and security cameras, regardless o...
What devices are compatible with the Google Home app?
What devices are compatible with the Google Home app? Specifically, I'm interested in knowing if it works with smart thermostats, security cameras, and other home automation devices. Additionally, does it support integration with popular smart home p...
Google home integration is broken with air-conditioner
Air con is not displaying temperature and mode on Google home app.Voice assistant can control temperature, mode and "off/on". All functions are otherwise still working on Panasonic comfort cloud app. How can we control temperature and mode on Google ...
For all the ones with always offline LG TV in their homes
For all LG users. We got this issue where ghost TVs are always offline which Google and LG couldn't solve for years now. Workaround is found. Unlink LG account from your Google account. Move your ghost TVs to a new home with different address and the...
Resolved! multiple accouns issue
Hello, I recently bought Google Nest, created a new home, set everything up. All worked well - the calendar, automations etc. Then I invited my GF. Since then, Google Nest plays on her Spotify account, it recognizes her voice to access her calendar, ...
"Choosing songs is only available to Spotify premium users"
I AM a Spotify premium user. If I ask Google home to play a specific song, she just says, "Choosing songs is only available to Spotify premium users." and then plays a playlist she thinks I'll like. I've tried unlinking and relinking Spotify, unplugg...
