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Forum Posts

Lack of nest support

Google nest smoke alarm started malfunctioning on 28Sep25. Logged a ticket stating it required a new power connector [spares seem hard to locate] and was continually reporting low batteries. The low battery was not the AAs. Nothing back from this use...

Pmurphy7 by Community Member
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I want to use my Philips Hue Switch as a trigger

Hi,I'm in the process of replacing my Alexas with the Google Home ecosystem, but for some of my routines, I need the Philips Hue On/Off Switches to trigger automations. Is this possible?Also, is there a way to put the automation on hold or idle for, ...

Andy37 by Community Member
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Automazioni non funzionano

Buongiorno ho creato delle automazioni con google web editor, ma nonostante siano corrette non funzionano. Ad esempio "Se le luci della stanza corridoio sono accese da piu di 2 minuti domanda tramite lo speaker di una stanaza se le devi spegnere"Putr...

Dadino by Community Member
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Google nest hub and Gemini

Hi I need help I don't have Gemini on my Google nest hub and my Google home mini by the way I'm in Singapore if you need the country can you help me

Bhevin101 by Community Member
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Nest app to Google Home app

After controls were transferred from the Nest app to the Google Home app I'm experiencing some issues with the familiar face detection.On many occasions detecting familiar faces is a hit and miss although all settings are correct and no unfamiliar fa...

gordonsc by Community Member
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Considering a Full Switch from Google Home to Alexa

Dear Google,I’ve been a loyal Google Home user for years, with 10 Nest Minis and a Nest Hub integrated into my smart home. I’ve invested heavily in your ecosystem, including switches, lights, and other devices that run seamlessly with Google Assistan...

Morning routine based on time failing to fully start

I've got several home hubs, and have a good morning routine that does things like turning lights on, opening curtains, and playing a particular radio station for me on my speaker group. This last week the playing of the radio station fails to run acr...

Keri by Community Member
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2 blinds sometimes open ...sometimes don't...

so I have 2 blinds automated to open at 8am and close at 730pm. I am supposing the blinds 'transmitter' or 'receiver'?...gets the command from the google nest display.....well nothing really changes as far as the distance of the google nest display t...

Larrrrry by Community Member
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