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Motion sensor notifications

Is it possible to set up notifications for IKEA motion sensors without having to set it up as an automation?I ask because a fairly significant amount of the time these automation notifications are only received when I unlock my pixel 9 and not when t...

DavidHvit by Community Member
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Android tv notification bar

In my Philips Android tv when I was watching content, a control bar appeared eveytime on my notification list on my phone, now it's gone I can't figure out why. I can't control the play/pause from the Google home app but when trying to use the Google...

Kingkos by Community Member
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Nest Protect Discontinued

After ten trouble free years my first Nest Protect has expired. I am disappointed to learn that Google has discontinued the Nest Protect product but not surprised. Google has always treated Nest as an ugly step child by underfunding it and refusing t...

Tim-26 by Community Member
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Camera/notification schedules

Trying to convert to google as my arlo subscription is due to end and doesn't play that well with my Google screens. I purchased a the new 2k wired outdoor camera and fir the most part its been great. However, the lack of scheduling and notification ...

Google Nest Learning Thermostats

I got a Google Nest Thermostat to replace my Nest Thermostat and I’m appalled by how screwed up the replacement process has been. Starting with the physical replacement of the actual thermostat module which does not reuse the same mounting screws and...

TimShafer by Community Member
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Zoom and enhance still missing on google home app

Now I've have moved my cameras over to Google Home from Nest to use the useful Gemini AI, where is the Zoom and enhance feature which was available in Nest app.It seems the new camera states it has zoom and crop, but the other cameras you can zoom bu...

andrew12 by Community Member
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Flood Light Motion Detect Automation

Hey there, hoping someone can help out with this situation. I love how google now allows one device to trigger another. In my case I thought it would be great for my floodlight to help trigger another light in my dark backyard. Essentially I had it s...

No automation option to play music for nest audio speaker?

So I have a nest mini and nest hub at home, I have automations set up with things like "lets make dinner" or "lets get cozy" and I have settings for my lights and certain playlists to play from Spotify. I recently bought a Nest audio for my office si...

Jevanson by Community Member
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