Flood Light Motion Detect Automation

[cuquicasita]

Hey there, hoping someone can help out with this situation. I love how google now allows one device to trigger another. In my case I thought it would be great for my floodlight to help trigger another light in my dark backyard. Essentially I had it set up as between sunset and sunrise, if my floodlight gets triggered by motion, it would also turn on my garage light. when the floodlight turns off, the garage light turns off. Great! that works!

Here is my problem - if I had my garage light on already and the floodlight is triggered, the garage light turns off. Id love it to stay on in this circumstance. I wonder if its possible!

Thanks in advance

[ByronP]

Hi cuquicasita,

Thank you for posting in the community. I understand you're experiencing a situation where your Nest Camera with Floodlight motion triggers cause your existing garage light to turn off, even though you want the light to stay on. I appreciate you taking the time to share your insights and experiences. I’m happy to help.

To better assist you, please respond to the following questions:

• When did the situation start, and how often does it happen?
• Is the automation that controls the garage light a Household Routine or Personal Routine?
• Was this routine created using the Google Home app or a third-party app?
• Can the action (turning the garage light on/off) be performed successfully using the Google Home app or an Assistant voice command?
• Is this a Custom Routine?

Please keep me posted on your findings.

Regards,

Byron

[cuquicasita]

The automation was a personal one made in the google home app, I also tried one in the browser where I used code. The lights in the garage can be successfully turned on in the google home app or with assistant.

[ByronP]

Hi cuquicasita,

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate all the detailed information you provided. 

Currently, the option isn't available. We're always looking for ways to improve. Please consider sharing your thoughts and experiences by submitting them through our feedback form. This ensures our product team will review your request for future updates.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Regards,

Byron