Home Automation

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...

Siri not recognising Google home linked Meross smart switch

Hi Siri is not activating my Meross garage door smart device which is confirmed linked and activated in Google home? I can operate the garage door manually on my phone fine in both Google home and Meross apps, but when asking Siri to ‘open garage doo...

Audio book support from Google Assistant automation

I have heard many features are being removed or have been removed from Google Assistant. One of the ones I'm most disappointed about is using my pixel buds and saying "play audiobook" which automatically starts reading the last audio book I listened ...

Problem with Google Home communicating with Hunter Douglas Powerview shades

Having a recurrent problem using voice commands through Google to control my Powerview shades. Stopped working 2 days ago.When I give a voice command to Google through my Google Max Hub I get "I'm sorry. I couldn't reach PowerView scenes". Tried unli...

Daikin Airbase no longer connecting to Google Home

Hi, our Daikin Airconditioner was successfully connected to our Google Home with the Daikin Airbase app/service. The connection disappeared from Google Home. When you try to re-connect, the message:"No compatible devices were found in your Daikin Air...

Recive an audio/video message on google hub .

Can you help me with a google script to receive an audio/video message (recorded by me) on a google hub when a smart sensor at my house is triggered on/off

Lights saying they are offline but the are actually online

I added 6 new lights to my Google Home set up. All are the same brand however 3 of them are showing as offline and so won't actually turn on using the home system. I checked the Smart light app though and they work perfectly fine there and are showin...

Google Chromecast issue

Google Chromecast stuck on starting condition not working properly,my device only showing Google logo since last some hour on my tv..11 month old Chromecast not working properly..need help..

Automate Prioritizing a device connected to Google Home wifi

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Home-Automation/Automation-for-Prioritizing-a-Device-connected-to-Wifi/td-p/605995I'm trying to write an automation script which essentially Prioritizes my mac studio during workday hours. I've been trying the f...

Using pixel as a webcam feature to connect to a TV with chromecast connected?

I have a P7P and I'd like to connect it to my television, where I already have a Chromecast plugged in for Android TV functionality. My goal is to utilize Google Meet on my TV screen by using my smartphone as a webcam.Has anyone successfully attempte...

Conditional Automation Triggers

Hi Everyone, I recently bought a Broadlink Universal Remote RM4 mini to control my AC and Fan in my bedroom.It also has humidity and temperature sensors with it . I have 2 issues.1. From the broadlink app I can control, fan speed, mode ,swing etc for...

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Siri not recognising Google home linked Meross smart switch

Audio book support from Google Assistant automation

Problem with Google Home communicating with Hunter Douglas Powerview shades

Daikin Airbase no longer connecting to Google Home

Recive an audio/video message on google hub .

Lights saying they are offline but the are actually online

Google Chromecast issue

Automate Prioritizing a device connected to Google Home wifi

Using pixel as a webcam feature to connect to a TV with chromecast connected?

Conditional Automation Triggers

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