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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...

Casting Sound From Chromecast Google TV to Nest Speakers (Stereo)

Hello,I just got my Nest Speakers and Chromecast Google TV thinking I could cast sound from the Chromecast to the Speakers.I have been able to do this via bluetooth, but it is clunky.I need help setting this up.Thank you

Sleep timer time recognition issue

So until recently, sleep timers worked perfectly. Now my speakers have slightly changed their behaviour.If I ask 'set sleep timer for xx minutes', then it works perfectly every time. If I ask 'set sleep timer for x hours', it responds that it doesn't...

Whenever I add something to my calendar, and give a time, the Speaker makes the time an hour slot

Whenever I add something to my calendar, and give a time, the Speaker makes the time an hour long time slot, not a specific time. When did this become the default? This afternoon? I just want to specify a time "in two minutes" and then have the thing...

Camera upload

I have 4 outdoor cams on wireless. How do i utilize my Google memory subscription to save more video occurrences/ history

Water heater control

I have a smart water heater (Rheem/Econet app) but when I synced it to my Google home app so that I can automate home/away features in my routines, it's not giving me the appropriate options. Google home labeled it as a thermostat and only gives me t...

Broadcast Feature working incorrectly!

Same issue.

Nest+Yale lock shows as “Custom” in Google Home instead of name given in Nest App

I changed the name of a Nest+Yale lock in the Nest app from “Entry door” to “Family door” but the name that syncs to Google Home is “Custom.” When I try to change the name in Google Home I get a “Problem connecting to cloud” error. All my other devic...

Nest Aware subscription

We purchases a Nest Camera in December. We purchased the annual Nest Aware subscription on March 4.... HOW do we get it to work? My husband did it through his google account, but it shows not active. It shows not active on mine, but I was "invited to...

Loss of sonoff plugs from google home

I've had a senior moment and removed my 3 sonoff plugs from Google Home. I've set my router to 2.4ghz and am struggling to to get them back into my group. I'm sure I've missed something obvious but I can't see it

countdown timer starts when switch turns on bydefault

Hi, would like countdown timer to activate by default when switch turns on.. Suggestions? ThanksSmart Life app

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Casting Sound From Chromecast Google TV to Nest Speakers (Stereo)

Sleep timer time recognition issue

Whenever I add something to my calendar, and give a time, the Speaker makes the time an hour slot

Camera upload

Water heater control

Broadcast Feature working incorrectly!

Nest+Yale lock shows as “Custom” in Google Home instead of name given in Nest App

Nest Aware subscription

Loss of sonoff plugs from google home

countdown timer starts when switch turns on bydefault

Aqara 3 gang switch all displaying the same name i...

Nest: Switched internet providers and lost access ...

Nest Doorbell Camera

All of my Google home devices suddenly disconnecte...

gmail access

Google Home lost ability to connect to Philips Hue

Wifi kettle

The S word: Smartthings

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

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