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chromecast wont mirror Xfinity streaming

I get this error message when I try and mirror Xfinity streaming appScreen mirroring isn't currently supportedTurn off screen mirroring to watch on this device, or you can watch on your TV if you have a Chromecast device. Just tap the Chromecast icon...

Setup levono

My levono somehow disconnected from wifi have reset router restarted all devices. Everything reconnected except!!!!I’m in set up mode mode and google home not helpful

Help in calling devices and having them recognized

So this used to work but has since stopped. I am calling my hardware "including the name" asking to play BBC radio 2 or Spotify.... It now fails asking to supply the "device name" next time. I did supply the device name. Senario, in the kitchen askin...

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Can’t add family member to Google home app

Can’t add family member to Google home appAny attempt to type In the Google home app > add family member > enter email address only allows a single character then exits. That single character is added to the contact list which of course is invalid. I...

DShanks by Community Member
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Night time recording

I have two Questions , How far can the camera record Cars /people at night ? I am about 40 feet from my street and I want to pick up cars that drive by at night . If they roll slowly it seems to catch them sometimes , is there a specific angle I need...

Joel62 by Community Member
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Google Home cannot relink with Honeywell Thermostat

Hello, I've been trying since yesterday to re-link my home application to Honeywell and am constantly getting a message that says "Could not reach Honeywell Total Control Comfort US". This is across all of my my devices. The Honeywell app works fine ...

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Nest thermostat can't set hold temp to 90 degrees F

I have 2 Nest thermostats in a home in the desert. I'm told most people set their "away" temperatures to 90F to keep the electricity costs down on the A/C.When I follow the instructions to set temperature "indefinitely", which must be done as a "hold...

Get ALLRecordingsGoogle

I want to know if I can get my recoding history from my cellphone or Google Mini. I know Google is always listening. I think I should have ready access to EVERYTHING they collect. They say they only collect the events when you ask a question but I ca...

Gentle Wake Up and Good Morning Routine Not Working

 Hi! I’ve got two main issues:1. Gentle Wake Up does not sync with my morning alarm 2. My morning alarm does not trigger my Good Morning routine. Below I’ll list things that I have confirmed before writing this post as well as fixes I have attempted:...

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