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Let’s Discuss! Smart Home Automations for Pets

Hey Nest Community,May is National Pet Month in the United States! And as all pet parents know - scaley, feathery, and furry friends are very important inhabitants of your household and can absolutely benefit from the connectedness of a smart home. W...

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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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OnOff starter for Android TV not working

I've tried to mimic the example "Dim lights and lower blinds when living room TV is on after dark" but it never triggers (i've removed the condition, just in case).I'm using a Sony Android TV (KD65A8BAEP)Is the state.OnOff starter actually working fo...

lasantosr by Community Member
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Nest outdoor camera

Is there a way to send Nest outdoor camera recordings via email using with a Home Automation Script. I was expecting that Starters with Type:device.state.MotionDetection are supported. But that does not seem to work yet ?

rbx774 by Community Member
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