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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...
Creating a speaker group inside Google Home App
I have [3] WiFi speakers that support casting but when I select the option to create a group, there is only one of the three speaker options available on the list, despite all products being on the same WiFi network, controlled by my Android phone th...
Can’t see or delete Routine
I have two old automations that do not show up in my Routines so I cannot delete them. They still go off in my house and show up in My Activity. How do I get rid of them? This is very irritating as they conflict with the daily routine that I currentl...
Balancing smart home use and screen-free relaxation time
Hi everyone,I’ve been experimenting a lot with my Google Nest setup lately — automating lights, routines, and even some small reminders to take breaks.Interestingly, I realized that after a long day of automation and smart tech, I sometimes just want...
Thermostat presence sensing
I have 2 gen4 nest thermostats and 1 gen3 thermostat.Presence sensing gets logged in the google home activity only from the gen3 thermostat. I see “The first person arrived home” in the activity log, then “Home switched to home” automation, then “Rou...
Google Nest Can't changes photo frame
I am having an issue with 7 Google Nest devices. The problem is that they cannot display photos from Google Photos and can only show photos from the Art Gallery.Here are the things I have already tried:1. Reset the Google Nest.2. Changed the email ac...
Cannot make an announcement anymore, only a broadcast
Did Google kill announcements in favor of broadcasts? I have "legacy" routines that can use announcements but new Automations do not have that option.
Doorbell Pressed automations no longer working.
Doorbell automations not working on press. Only turn off/turn on option. No pressed option.
Resolved! “SECURITY BY DESIGN’ FOR Nest CAMS - a priority
I do appreciate the Google Home app, AI interface and descriptions, and slide across between views… making progress … For consideration:In Nest app, it is all about security …1. Large views of the cams initially in preview2. Immediate large views of ...
Routine in Automations Stopped Working
I have been through all the help suggestions, my activity log says it is working. My "Play the News" routine in the automations has always been glitchy at best. Usually an update, restart or messing with the settings/toggles in some way and reaching ...
Is it possible to use a Smartphone hotspot for setting up wifi in Home App
Is it possible for me to use my mobile hotspot as WiFi signal. When trying to hook up my Home App Wi-Fi to connect my Chromecast and smart Vizio TV?i Thanks in advance.
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