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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...

How do we not have a nest product with AI as ChatGPT/Gemini/Bard yet?

I'm a bit confused why we don't have a stronger Nest product yet as there is so many good AI's already out. It would be more sufficient to use one of those AI's in one of the nest products in order to assist with all the current features but also oth...

Nest Schedules Itself no matter what I do

I am super close to replacing my Nest and I hope someone can help! I have owned 2 Nests since 2019. In the early days, I tried to set a schedule for them, but gave up on it because my temperature requirements are too erratic. Since 2021I have turned ...

Dlink plugs need account connecting every week or so

I have 10 dlink plugs and worked perfectly for 2 years .Now i have to "reconnect the account" weekly to turn the coffee machine on in the morning!!Is there a way around this.Randomely it says device unavailable Thanks if you have any advice

Nest 3rd Gen Learning Thermostat not activating Stage 2 Cooling

I have a 3rd Generation Nest Learning Thermostat with a Trane 2 stage traditional AC system/condenser and 2 stage natural gas furnace. I have the following wires wired to the furnace control board:Y1, Y2, G, W1, W2, C, RhI have tested all settings an...

Google Nest Doorbell Camera not working

Sometimes our doorbell cam used to shut off in cold weather (around -40C) saying that its battery was low. We would recharge it and it would eventually work normally. One day in late Spring the camera shut off on a colder day and now it does not char...

google home can't link or unlink 3rd party apps

hi For a few days now I have problems adding and removing 3 party apps in google home. I get the message back that google can not reach the device. this is with all devices that I try to link or unlink

3rd generation- Locked temps but can't shut off

I locked my set temps for guest but now they can not shut off the nest without it asking for my pin. I unlocked waited a day - reset password- locked again and still guest can not shut offWhen I unlocked temps from the app then the guest were able to...

Addressing Post-Update Connectivity Issues: What Steps Will Google Take to Ensure Future Stability?

Given that many users have experienced connectivity issues with Google Nest devices after the latest software update, how can Google ensure that these problems are promptly addressed and prevent similar issues in future updates?"

Automations running an hour early

My goodnight routine, ran fine for weeks but just started running at 7pm instead of 8pm, which it is set for. I see it's a common issue but no answers? My timezone on my phone is correct. I don't see a tomezone setting in Google home. I'm running it ...

Feature request: HVAC automation

I am trying to create an automation that keys off of my nest thermostat. That kicks on a fan when the air conditioning comes on.The current options to automate this task are not letting me do what I want. Right now the only starters in the thermostat...

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

How do we not have a nest product with AI as ChatGPT/Gemini/Bard yet?

Nest Schedules Itself no matter what I do

Dlink plugs need account connecting every week or so

Nest 3rd Gen Learning Thermostat not activating Stage 2 Cooling

Google Nest Doorbell Camera not working

google home can't link or unlink 3rd party apps

3rd generation- Locked temps but can't shut off

Addressing Post-Update Connectivity Issues: What Steps Will Google Take to Ensure Future Stability?

Automations running an hour early

Feature request: HVAC automation

Upgraded my router and can't update my nest produc...

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Scripting Help - Turn Eco Mode Off

Doorbell camera no longer working properly.

Nest doorbell camera to Tv

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disposal of expired Nest Protect

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