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Google home minibwon’t turn tv on

Sorry it looks like that device hasn’t been setup yet. You can do that in assistance settings! Is what I’m getting for a reply when I ask my Google home mini to turn the smart tv on. How do I get it setup. ?

Google mini problems

Hi,Thank's for checking back. I tried your suggestions to no avail. So I guess my original question still stands. "Why does the Google mini assistant in my bedroom respond when I am talking to the Google assistant on my pixel 6 pro in my hand in the ...

Fredd248 by Community Member
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Cync bulbs work, then Google says they unavailable

Hey folks.I have 4 cync color bulbs. When I tell Google (by voice) to turn them on or off, Google does just that. However, Google then speaks out that the devices are unavailable. A moment later, I can turn off or on again. It works. And I again get ...

plulai by Community Member
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Google Home App Air Con On/Off Functionality Gone

Hi There,new to the community but been building my Google Home for a few years now. I have a couple of air cons linked through Smart Life (Tuya) and Genio IR blasters. Since maybe a year ago now the ability to turn the air cons on/off through the app...

dwhiffin by Community Member
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Choosing utility

How do you choose your utility in the app settings? I tried to set it and it doesn’t let me edit

Jmd2 by Community Member
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Where can I find Thread Network details?

Recently setup a Google Nest Hub (2nd gen). I'm trying to add a Matter-enabled device (experimental). The rendezvous process completes over BLE, but the device is never added to the Thread network. I have confirmed this device can be added to a Threa...

jjm202 by Community Member
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Cleaning lady gets cold when we're "away". How to go about it?

I mostly use home/away with presence sensing for my thermostat.So when my wife and I leave, we want my thermostat to set to the "eco" temperature setting EXCEPT the day the cleaning lady comes.Is there a way to tell the thermostat to ignore "home/awa...

Mart1n by Community Member
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Device triggers not working anymore

A few weeks ago, my device-triggered automations stopped working. I have one for a sensor in the bathroom, which is frustrating now that it doesn't work.I've tried reinstalling the sensor without any luck.To confirm the problem, I've tried creating a...

Mellamo by Community Member
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