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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...
Change personal routines to household routines
I believe this topic has been brought up, but it needs to be brought up again. When Google home changed, ALL of my routines became "Personal" routines. I need to be able to change these to "Household" routines, for TWO reasons...1) So that others can...
How do I view future actions scheduled by voice?
Hey, I've been wondering where I can see a list of future actions or commands that I have scheduled by voice via Google assistant. I'm not talking about routines. e.g. At 10 am, if I say "hey Google turn on the living room light at 11 am", and then l...
Yi Camera not viewable in Google Home app
Hi, I’m having trouble viewing my Yi Camera in my Google Home app on iPhone. I was able to successfully link my Yi account in the app and add the device but the camera feed is not viewable. See image below. Is this supported within the Google Home ap...
can calendar events be automation starters?
The dream: cool down the house in time for a calendar event. Basically I want to set my thermostat with my calendar.The new home automation script looks intriguing. But when I look at the complete list of starters, I can't find a way to connect or in...
How do I set an alarm on a specific speaker
I want to set an alarm on a specific speaker when I say “School Alarm”. But when I say “School Alarm” it sets the alarm on the device I’m talking to. The automation I set up is as followsset alarm on bens bedroom speaker for 7:00amHow do I get it to ...
bn link plug issues without solution
I am having the same issue as stated before.I have installed a brand new smart outlet in my home (bn-link).Both individual slots can have it's own name and even be controlled separately through the BN-Link app, but Google Home only recognizes one nam...
Household routine announcements refuse to play on all devices
I have a Nest Mini (2nd gen) and Nest Audio.In Automations, Household routines, I have this task to announce the time to everyone.Starters:06:45 - WeekdaysActions:Announce to household "It is 6:45 AM already. Blah blah blah"(All home devices in xxx)D...
Using a Nest temperature sensor in a Google home script?
Hi! I am wanting to use the temperature of the upstairs in my home within a Google Household Routine script. I was thinking of purchasing some Nest temperature sensors, connecting them to my Nest thermostat E, and referencing their temperature readin...
Nest Wifi Point as Speaker
Hello, I had Nest Wifi before and now I switched to Nest Pro. I am aware that the old Nest Wifi Points cannot be added as additional wifi points as they are not compatible. However, I am trying to find out if I can use this as a standalone speaker wi...
Statue detected as person
I have a statue out my front door. I have nest aware and have it set up for a front porch and front yard areas. Anytime a leaf blows or a plant moves I get a person detection notification. Is there any way to stop this from happening?
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