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Voice Command to stop a routine with timers

I have a countdown routine that gives a voice prompt ("10 minutes to go") waits a minute then gives another ("9 minutes to go"), etc., but sometimes I need the routine to stop before it gets to the end of its 10 minutes. I haven't been able to find a...

unityco by Community Member
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Connecting to Nest service

Does anyone know how I fix this issue. If I log into the Nest App on Android I get the following message:"There was a problem while connecting to the Nest Service. Try again in a few minutes"I've been getting it for weeks everything i log into the ap...

NestStorm by Community Member
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Unable to use to use google automation from the google app

Hello, I used to be able to control Google speakers and displays from my app. Today, I am no longer able to use "Hey Google" from the app to announce a message, turn off an alarm, etc. I can only edit settings such as the alarm and volume etc. Please...

Belle1804 by Community Member
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Location based routines

HelloI am new to the Google home ecosystem and am struggling to get a few things working.1. I can't get a personal routine to fire based on location. I'm looking for my gate to be opened when I approach the area. The gate is a matter window covering ...

Jpadie by Community Member
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Philips Hue Offline lights

I have a problem with the Philips Hue lights. after adding a Philips Play unit the lights on system, 6 in total, all went offline and could not be controlled by Google Home. They still worked on Hue app. I tried to remove lights and could not. I unli...

PeterB54 by Community Member
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Light Colours via your Nest

People, what is your preferred hey google change light to xxxxx colour: I'm a huge fan of "hey google change light to "International Orange"" "Pumpkin" is a close second followed by , Purple or Daylight when I need the "Big Lights on" what is yours?

GARYSMIFF by Community Member
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Wireless Nest Camera Offline

My other wireless nest camera works fine at the side. However, the camera at the front is permanently offline. Im going to try a reset tomorrow morning. It was working fine, clear signal where my modem is positioned presently. Beginning January, Im w...

No pin, no app, locked nest… HELPPPPP

I have moved to a rental property, the nest is locked, the previous tenant doesn’t know the pin nor the landlord. I can’t manual reset the nest nor add it to the app as I need the pin. I have tried to plug it to my computer using a usb cable and I do...

Home automation script sending hourly notifications

Hi,I'm trying to find a way, using web home automation, to get reminders / notifications of active device. Exemple : Get a recurring notification of a device (heater) has been switched on.I tried "time.schedule " but apparently that's not the solutio...

ray_78 by Community Member
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