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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations
Hey Nest Community, We wanted to provide an update on the animal detection starters for scripted automations. When we first launched support for camera events in the script editor, there were separate animal detection starter types for dog and cat de...
Google Home automation with Smart TV
Good morning everyone,I'm new to the forum and also to Google Home Automation.I'd like to achieve the following:1. If the TV is on, then lower the blinds to 50%, between sunrise and sunset.2. If the TV is off, then open the blinds, between sunrise an...
why is it harder to connect to a tv on my ipad
when i connect to my tv on my ipad most of the time it says “tv unavailable” and when i connect on a samsung phone it works fine.i cant check my wifi im connected to on my tv because i dont have my remote when i have it.my tv is a RCA Google 4K TVmy ...
Control of my temps when away
I am greatly disappointed in my new updated nest thermostat. I could control my first generation from remote sites now you guys want me to pay to be able to control it after I spend $400 buying it and having it installed by my HVAC professional. The ...
Long to heat
Hey peeps, hope all is good. Question, Why is taking my house so long to heat. 4 degrees in 4 hours? Windows, doors all closed, eco turned off, nest stat set at 23 degrees. Started at 13 at 8pm now sitting at 17 degrees just after 12am. Brand new com...
Can't reset password
Hi! I'm trying to setup my new Next but I can't login in to my Nest account. And, when I request to reset password, no email arrives. I've tried every trick posted to no avail. I am so frustrated because this should be simple, no?. Any suggestions?
Geolocation at the time of creating a trigger no longer works in the Google Home app.
Before, I used an automation to run an activator when I approached a few meters from my house, this would turn on the street lights and announce on my speakers an announcement for the family that was approaching me. But it stopped working, trying to ...
New Google Home v4.3.x - A mix of old and new routines
When I was on the old app version 4.2 I had some routines (Bedtime, At Work etc.), including HOME and AWAY routines: all routines had the old routine editor.After upgrading to new v4.3 I was supposed to get the new routine editor:Fully customize your...
Automation starter script when ARLO turns STANDBY (ie disarmed)
Has anyone done this? Sharing appreciated.stickyrice
Away automation kicks off even if I am at home
My phone is somehow wrongly being detected as away by Google Home routines even if presence sensing is correctly locating me at home.This has been going on for weeks,Look at the picture below: today at 09:59 I was at home and under Google Home > Sett...
Integrating Smart Home Automation with Monitoring Inboard Boat Engines
Hi everyone,I’m exploring ways to monitor and manage inboard boat engines using smart home technology. With the rise of home automation, I’m curious if anyone here has tried integrating systems that can:Track engine performance remotelyMonitor fuel l...
