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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...

Have grouped lights changed?

We have many smart lights linked to our house either from Phillips Hue or Lutron Caseta. For instance the living room has 8 lights, 2 table lights, 2 fan lights, 4 recessed lights. The lights are labeled “Living Room Recessed Light 1”, “Living Room R...

Google Home on iPhone setup issue

Trying to connect a Google Home speaker to an iPhone SE on iOS 16.1.2. The speaker was previously setup on an android. I've factory reset the speaker and un/reinstalled the Google Home app. I go through the setup successfully but when you talk to the...

Chromecast error with YouTube restricted mode

Hello,When I try to cast YouTube videos on my Chromecast, it says it can't play the video as restricted mode is on. I have reset the Chromecast, changed setting on YouTube multiple times. Can anyone help?

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Can’t get replacement parts after warranty

I lost mine and I am willing to put money down to get a new one and google is saying no cause it passed my warranty period?! Talk about useless products after warranty. Where can I get a mount for the nest outdoor cam? So much for a ecological point ...

Ta3s2 by Community Member
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Can’t remove devices

I have been trying for the past week to remove some lights and cameras from my home. Everything I’ve tried isn’t working. Yes, I know there are a ton of them on my network. Gets confusing after a while, so cutting back. Each time I try to remove a ca...

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Resolved! Does anyone know what motion sensors are compatible with routines?

Hi, I was wondering is anyone knew what motion sensors are compatible with routines?I bought a nest camera, only to find out that it can't trigger anything. Which isn't very helpful as a security device. So now I was looking into motion sensors. It s...

whatuk by Community Member
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Why Doesn't Apple Music Work on Google Nest in South Africa?

I found 2 similar posts here: https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Speakers-and-Displays/Apple-Music-not-linking-to-Google-Home-for-Nest-Hub-Max-in-SOUTH-AFRICA/m-p/297838#M54774https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Apps-Account/Why-Doesn-t-Apple-...

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2nd Gen Batter Cam - only on with motion?

I bought the new nest outdoor battery cameras 2nd generation. One I have plugged into AC power and the green light is on all the time. The other I have connected to a solar charger. At night, when there is no sun to charge the solar, I noticed that t...

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