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Nest 4 th generation w1 w2 serup

I replaced my gen 2 nest thermostat with a new gen 4. However my gen 2 had a w1 and w2 wire hooked up. This is for my heat pump and w2 controls stage 2 for heating. However my new gen 4 will not let me use both w1 and w2 wires. It says I must remove ...

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Resolved! Google home help

The Problem:My Google Home routine, which is triggered by a Philips Hue motion sensor, fails to turn on the kitchen lights.Trigger: Motion detected by a Philips Hue motion sensor.Condition: Between a specific time, e.g., 18:30.Action: Turn on kitchen...

camera automations not working

Hi everyone, i have been using this routine for at least a year and after i HAD to change the wifi, the routine is not working anymore. The app works, the built in presence automation works, but if i script my own routine, the same as i have been usi...

kammiz by • Community Member
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Automation shuts down after activation

Hi there,just bought two Google nest cameras,the automation I have set shuts down a second after activation. I got restarted the router,my phone,the cameras and have reinstalled the Google nest and home app. Have checked the routines (which are very ...

Penev by • Community Member
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Automation Issue Recognizing Playlist

So I am trying to setup an automation to play music as an alarm at a certain time. I can get everything to work but the Apple Music playlist is not being recognized. I had named the playlist AM Alarm but it plays some random song titled that. I have ...

Bought home with nest 2nd gen thermostat

Bought a home in June 2025. It came with a Nest 2nd gen Nest thermostat. Haven’t received promotion e-mail for an upgrade. Called Nest help and was told that because the thermostat wasn’t on my account in March I am ineligible.I would have to provide...

Boakes by • Community Member
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Nest Protect replacement First Alert

Well, Google has decided to partner with First Alert to replace smoke/CO detectors. Here in Canada they are not available in stores or from First Alerts website, only on Amazon. Where it could take 1-2 months for delivery. I did email First Alert ask...

Greg5050 by • Community Member
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Automation not running

I have a Google Assistant compatible thermostat outside and a Google Assistant compatible thinq LG mini split system. I set up this automation and it won't run the automation automatically. (Device) When device (front porch temp) = 90°Google Assistan...

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