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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...

Solved: Google Nest Doorbell (battery) not working, no video or recordings.

Moderator edit: Subject updated for clarity and findability. My Nest doorbell wasn't working at all it would notify me if some pressed the door bell. It showed it was active but had no recording or live video. I figured out that the small button on t...

Wakeup light stuck at 3%

Hi - I have written a very simple automation to wakeup my Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Lightstrip at sunrise using the device.command.LightEffectWake action over 5 min duration. There are two problems. First - it reaches 3% brightness in less than a mi...

Is Google Home speaker a hub for Matter?

Hello,I have installed TAPO smart witches (Matter compatible) in my house and paired them with no issue with iOS Homekit.I wanted to add them to my Google Home app, and when I did, the app told me that I needed a hub to control this device, although ...

Tapo light gives verbal notification via Google speaker when I run voice routine

I have a Tapo RGBIC light strip (Tapo L920-5) and I've added it to a Routine that it designed to turn off all the lights in the room (which also consists of several Kasa switches). If the light strip (which I have called "Boardgame Shelf") isn't on, ...

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My PayPal account is limited, Please help on how to go about it?

Google hub nest timeout

There is no way to disable application timeout for the browser and other like applications. I can't just leave it on to read recipes because it will timeout and dismiss the browser after 5-10 minutes, this is ruining my experience with this device. A...

Replacement Screws for Google Next Doorbell Camera (Battery)

Can anyone tell me where they have purchased replacement screws for the Good Nest Doorbell camera (battery). I have been to various stores and Amazon and nothing fits. Does anyone know what size the screws are.I appreciate any response.

Hue Bulbs Listed As Offline in Google Home

I have many different devices connected to my Google home such as Philips hue light bulbs, switchbot curtains, ecobee thermometer, Smart Life Wi-Fi plugs, etc. They typically have been working fine although over the past month I have experienced a co...

Google assistant alarm problem

I use my Google home mini speaker for an alarm everyday and a problem arose about a month ago, every time I specify a alarm time it sets and reads back the incorrect time. For instance I say , "Hey Google, set my alarm for 6:30am"..and the speaker wo...

Google Nest mini wont connect to Wifi

So I haven't used my nest mini speaker in awhile. I have recently moved and thought I'd try and set it up again. I have factory reset the speaker as I figured it hadn't been used for awhile and my WiFi is now different to what I had originally. When ...

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Solved: Google Nest Doorbell (battery) not working, no video or recordings.

Wakeup light stuck at 3%

Is Google Home speaker a hub for Matter?

Tapo light gives verbal notification via Google speaker when I run voice routine

masetomurera@0768

Google hub nest timeout

Replacement Screws for Google Next Doorbell Camera (Battery)

Hue Bulbs Listed As Offline in Google Home

Google assistant alarm problem

Google Nest mini wont connect to Wifi

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All of my Google home devices suddenly disconnecte...

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Google Home lost ability to connect to Philips Hue

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