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Heads up: Philips Hue Change Impacting Scripted Automations!

Hey everyone,We wanted to keep you in the loop about some recent changes related to Philips Hue sensors that might impact your scripted automations. Philips Hue has updated their sensor device configuration to use the TemperatureSetting trait (previo...

Nest Security

Ridiculous. Never buy into Google takeover crap. They bought Nest just to eliminate competition and then just began to make it suck for those of us that invested heavily! Shame, so much promise, but caught in a takeover! Typical Google.

rmcroy by Community Member
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Automation to Connect Chromecast GTV to bluetooth speaker

is it possible with the new script editor, to do this......Chromecast with GoogleTV does not have persistant bluetooth connection according to forums.is it possible to have automation so that when the CGTV restarts or powers on, we can get it to conn...

lardo5150 by Community Member
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How to have Google Assistant tell me my Pool temperature

I was able to add my Jandy pool equipment to Google.My pool temperature sensor is there.I can't figure out how to have Google Asissistant tell me what the temperature is when I try and create automation for "Ok Google, What is the pool temperature".A...

lardo5150 by Community Member
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Automations not working on nest 2nd generation

After having implemented some automations within the home app while using a nest hub 1st generation, I added a Nest hub 2.generation. The automations cannot be triggered though Google assistant on the 2nd generation (the little loading thingy at the ...

Schluben by Community Member
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Automations Script editor

I am trying out the new script editor and have run into a few issues with the devices I am attempting to control.First, an LG TV; I am trying to switch inputs, the command shows it is available, device.command.SetInputIn the newInput field I have tri...

Rodan by Community Member
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Compressor/Condenser cycles of then back on.

I have the 3rd Gen thermostat with a sensor connected to it.I'm having a major issue with the AC compressor/condensor cycle off and while the fan system is still circulating to cycle off the compressor/condensor kicks right back on. This happens a fe...

Can a script have parameters/arguments?

Can a script have parameters/arguments? I made a script which allows me to skip ahead X number of songs in the playlist/album on my Home speaker. If I want to be able to skip ahead any amount from 2 to 200, would I have to make a separate automation ...

catquas by Community Member
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