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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...

Compatibility with Greenstar 36CDi

I have a greenstar Worcester 36 CDI boiler and was wondering if I can use the nest thermostat 3rd gen with that boiler?Currently controlled by a comfort 2 RF controller.

Unknown local device

Hi everyone, I notice an unknown local device on Google home app this morning. I can literally see what this person is playing and even pause or control the volume. I tried to remove the device but there is no option, when I check on access summary t...

iam unable to cast my laptop to my tv

Two Nests: One on boiler, another AC

My new (old) house has two separate thermostats. The house was built in 1915 with the original big boiler for radiator heat. There are two thermostats, one on the main floor that controls the heat via the boiler and one upstairs that controls the AC ...

New phone wont connect

I recently bought a new phone thats a newer version of my old phone but my google nest is still connected to my old phone for example when i ask it to "find my phone" it rings the old one. How do I fix this? Ive already tried factory resetting but it...

How to pair a Google mini GEN one to Wi-Fi

My mother just gave me an a Google mini GEN one and I need a parent to Wi-Fi and I don’t know how to do it

"Cant manage alarms on multiple devices

I don't know if google home automation things are as buggy as they seem and I should try Alexa, or if I'm doing something wrong. I have a Google home mini, 30 or so smart plugs by kasa, a galaxy watch 4, and a galaxy s22 ultra. One thing I notice tha...

Google home cant connect to chromecast

Hello, i need your help. Few days ago i bought chromecast 4 fhd and i launched it. When i was setting up first steps there problem started. After i connected it to my home wifi i had to finish setup by mobile app google home. Even if i linked my chro...

My Nest Mini to My Andriod call - no sound

Hi Folks,Help needed. So when I ask the Nest Mini to ring my Android phone via Meet App (both linked to the same gmail) my phone does not make a ringing sound (so I miss the call). Any ideas how to fix this?I've tried the below to find the route caus...

Migration Nest to Google App - how do I change my existing email address in existing Neat acct

How do I change email address in my nest acct to begin the migration to google?? It sends the security code to myold/obsolete email that doesn’t exist so I can’t proceed from there!!!’

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Compatibility with Greenstar 36CDi

Unknown local device

iam unable to cast my laptop to my tv

Two Nests: One on boiler, another AC

New phone wont connect

How to pair a Google mini GEN one to Wi-Fi

"Cant manage alarms on multiple devices

Google home cant connect to chromecast

My Nest Mini to My Andriod call - no sound

Migration Nest to Google App - how do I change my existing email address in existing Neat acct

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All of my Google home devices suddenly disconnecte...

gmail access

Google Home lost ability to connect to Philips Hue

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The S word: Smartthings

How do I build a routine that both turns a device ...

Home away automations disabled if someone is 'look...