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...

Forgotten my email password

I forgot my gmail pin and it has 2 step verification please help me how to access my gmail

Resolved! Solar Panel / Magnetic mount

I have a nest outdoor battery camera that I connected to a solar panel. I keep getting alerts that the camera is not getting enough power because it is not correctly connected to the magnetic mount. I have reposition it several times, made sure the m...

Nest Hub 2ed Gen

I am looking to seek assistance with a recurring issue I am experiencing with my Nest Hub 2ed Gen. Despite selecting different tones for my alarm, the same tone plays every time the alarm goes off.I set the alarm directly on the screen by clicking on...

Nest Hub 1st generation stuck at grey G screen after software update

I have an elderly friend whose Nest Hub has stopped working. It did an automatic software update and got stuck at the grey G screen. I've tried factory resetting it, unplugging/plugging it back in several times, tried a different outlet, and nothing ...

2-way switch is only recognized as 1 switch

My double switch (2-way-Switch) is only recognized as 1 switch in google Home App.When switching, both lamps are always on or off.I can't switch them individually, only in the Smart Life app or directly on the switch, not by voice via google nest.How...

Door bell not playing videos

So I have the door bell but I don't have the subscription anyways I was able to play the lastest recordings max 30 seconds but now I can't play any event it keeps loading and loading and even if the video is 3 seconds doesn't playI reset my router, c...

Can’t set routines at start at alarm set

I have a google home mini and I use an iPhone 14.I've been trying to set up a routine that turns on at the time I set my alarm at. But I want the routine to start only when my alarm is set. I’d rather not have to change the time it starts every day, ...

Haier Haismart App not integrating with Google's home app

Unable to connect the haismart App to Google home, as a result can't control any of my air conditioners via home app. Google home errors out saying it's unable to reach haismart. Resetting linkage, restarting does not helpAny help is appreciated

Resolved! Can’t set up Google Neat with Alexa

I’ve just had a Google Neat Thermostat installed. The thermostat and Google Neat app are working fine.trying to set it up with Alexa.When I use the Alexa app - I sign in with my Google account and the device does not show in my Google account.I have ...

Google Assistant operating devices in the wrong home

Hi,There was a previous thread on this and as I have the same problem and as I am unconviced about the previously suggested solution, I opened a new thread. I have two homes where i am using Google Home and Google Assistant. My primary home (House) h...

Google Nest Community

Blog Posts

Help Center

Forum Posts

Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Forgotten my email password

Resolved! Solar Panel / Magnetic mount

Nest Hub 2ed Gen

Nest Hub 1st generation stuck at grey G screen after software update

2-way switch is only recognized as 1 switch

Door bell not playing videos

Can’t set routines at start at alarm set

Haier Haismart App not integrating with Google's home app

Resolved! Can’t set up Google Neat with Alexa

Google Assistant operating devices in the wrong home

Gemini for Google home

Door bell ring camera and Google nest camera

Home automation schedule starter only uses the fir...

Connecting other apps to Home

“SECURITY BY DESIGN’ FOR Nest CAMS - a priority

Automation not working with some devices

Recovery to Gmail account

doorbell chime on iPhone

Lenovo Display

Nest Doorbell (Battery)