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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...

Can't reset Goggle mini

Had to replace my router. Trying to get my 3 minis to work. Tried disconnecting power11 times- no luck. Tried resetting (turn mic off, hold lights down until it resets) but orange lights stay on and nothing else happens. So, 3 minis down the drain? W...

Battery issue

The battery is dead.dont charge and said battery issue contact google help

Nest hub and speakers not working after change of WiFi

I am having the same problem after changing my WiFi I cannot get my device to connect. I am so frustrated I just want to sell back all these darn devices I have reset “chatted” watches videos. Still have a lot of expensive junk that doesn’t work

Resolved! Viewing Past videos

How can you view past videos on your computer? We can view it on our phones but not on our Computers.

Script editor validating; no errors, but not running certain routines

This has happened a few times. The latest script which was validated and activated does not work in which a Wyze door sensor is open for 5 minutes to announce on 2x google Hubs that the door is open. Here it is (generated by the "help me write a scri...

How do link nest to google home app, when nest is already installed?

I have recently set up Nest learning thermostat and have the nest app up and running on my phone. I want to add my husband so that he can also use it feom his phone. So we both downloaded the Google home app as instructed, but to link it, it is askin...

Reconnecting to camera and doorbell after wifi password change

Oftentimes, I use the changing of the Wi-Fi password as a tool to get children to tend to their chores. However, whenever I change the WI-FI password, I have to factory reset the cameras and doorbell. I don't have to do any of that silliness concerni...

Google Home Hub Max & Vivint Smart Home Integration failing

Vivint user here (3 separate accounts), just purchased a Google Nest Home (max) hub and I cannot complete the account link with my Vivint system. When adding "Vivint Smart Home" from the Device

Nest Audio Stereo Pair - no BT correction is a problem.

If there's anybody left at Google Automation that cares, here's a scenario that breaks a fundamental feature - using a Bluetooth speaker to make up for the terrible Mini audio:1/ Device #1 is a Google Mini that is BT to a pair of Creative Labs speake...

Home Automation Script wrong device

I have a home automation script that runs when I say to any device "OK Google. Wake the beast"The process should be:"OK Google" to ANY DEVICE then say "Wake the beast"The device (home) named Madison home should play a motivational quote as if I was b...

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Can't reset Goggle mini

Battery issue

Nest hub and speakers not working after change of WiFi

Resolved! Viewing Past videos

Script editor validating; no errors, but not running certain routines

How do link nest to google home app, when nest is already installed?

Reconnecting to camera and doorbell after wifi password change

Google Home Hub Max & Vivint Smart Home Integration failing

Nest Audio Stereo Pair - no BT correction is a problem.

Home Automation Script wrong device

Doorbell camera no longer working properly.

Nest doorbell camera to Tv

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