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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...

Google home can only "on/off" shutters

Hello, I've recently added the roller shutters command in the Google assistant.The roller shutters are part of AVEbus home automation system.From Google app I can only see on/off switch button like on a lamp. Pushing off, the shutters are closing but...

Could not determine which routine to run. Please use a unique voice starter for each routine.

When you create a routine in the Google Home app, it won't allow you to repeat a previously used voice command. In that case, the text box is outlined in red with the warning 'The command phrase "blah" is already being used in another routine.' There...

Google suddenly NOT turning on Livingroom Lights when I ask it to do so

Hello experts,I'm suddenly (last 3 days) not receiving the proper response/action from Google Home when I ask:"OK Google, turn on Livingroom Lights." (there are 5 lights) This used to work flawlessly, now, no lights turn on, instead, Google responds:...

Association netflix google home

Hello,How can I associate my netflix account with google home without the password but the link modality ? Google home doesn't suggest it, but only email address +pwd. Thank you for your help !

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Timer not supported?

Hi, I have a bedtime routine to "turn off fan in 10 minutes". This used to work until recently where google says the fan device is not added to a home (but it is.) I can still control the on/off through voice but this timer setting doesn't seem to wo...

SmartLife Window door sensor

Hello, I have a few of those Door/window sensors from SmartLife. I wanted when the door opens I get a "sound" from my Google nest minis in the house so I know someone opened the door. I get an notification on my phone over the SmartLife app but I can...

Hello all, It's 2025 what is the best way to integrate NFC tags in to my google home?

I am trying to use NFC tags to automate my google home routines and devices (lighting, music, etc.). Since NFC tags are a thing and people have been asking to use them with google assistant for over 5 years, I am sure there is some work around by now...

Europe no longer supported

I’m actively looking to replace all my Nest products. I was looking forward to the 4th generation of Thermostat. However due to the "unique" requirements of heating systems in the region they won’t be bringing it to Europe. The requirements are the s...

Google 4th Gen Thermostat Temperature setting Question

I set the COMFORT temperature for say Monday to come on at 6:00 am at 75 F & and the SLEEP temperature to come on at 10:00 pm at 73F. I have it set to COOL. My question is does the A/C come on early so that the temperature is at the set temperature a...

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Google home can only "on/off" shutters

Could not determine which routine to run. Please use a unique voice starter for each routine.

Google suddenly NOT turning on Livingroom Lights when I ask it to do so

Association netflix google home

Resolved! Recovery gmail

Timer not supported?

SmartLife Window door sensor

Hello all, It's 2025 what is the best way to integrate NFC tags in to my google home?

Europe no longer supported

Google 4th Gen Thermostat Temperature setting Question

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