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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

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...

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...

bluiis by Community Member
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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 ...

Pianaruth by Community Member
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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...

Port8001 by Community Member
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Doorbell issues

I have an existing Nest Doorbell wired that has worked great, so I decided to buy one for my other door. I bought a Nest doorbell wired gen2 for the second door. Now our chime buzzes and rings sporadically on its own. Do I need to install a puck for ...

SteveieK by Community Member
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Resolved! Temperature Automation Script Doesn't Override Thermostat

I have a pretty basic script to only allow my Nest thermostat to be set down to 72 degrees. metadata: name: Turn Down the AC description: Enforce a Minimum AC Setting of 72Fautomations: starters: - type: device.state.TemperatureSetting device: Thermo...

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