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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...

Google Nest Mini randomly says there was a glitch.

My Google nest mini (2nd gen) will randomly speak out and say "there was a glitch, try again in a few seconds." I am not speaking to it when it happens - in fact, it happens when I'm trying to sleep most of the time, which really freaks me out - and ...

NEST THERMOSTAT 2ND GEN please remove the thermostat from its base, then reattach it

this is now the second of my 3 nest thermostats to do this. i resolved this issue originally because i didnt have the time nor the patience to deal with it, by opening the box to a brand new thermostat intended for a different location and now both u...

Can Nest adjust temps based on my calendar events? Like a haircut appointment?

"Hey everyone! Quick question—does anyone know if Google Nest can sync with my Google Calendar? I have random events like gym sessions, meetings, and even haircut appointments. It’d be awesome if Nest could start pre-heating or cooling the house befo...

Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen - My Experience after using for 6 months

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat has been a pioneer in smart home climate. The day I received my Nest 4th Gen Learning Thermostat, I wasn't expecting that this tiny device would become the centerpiece of my smart home. But after confidently using ...

Ecobee Smart Thermostat vs Nest – Which One Wins in 2025?

Whenever we talk about upgrading to a smart thermostat, is simply means something that can be a long-term and durable option. If you are also fan of latest and the most advanced tech products especially in the smart home niche, and always keeps on hu...

"Turn on" room lights no longer does any more than 9 of the 12

Sometime in March, a standard daily "Hey Google, turn on the Pretty Lights" would no longer turn on all 12 smart plugs assigned to the "Pretty Lights" group/room (response: "Nine lights on."). Now it only turns on the first 9 in that list. One can ma...

Connecting media apps to Nest screen.

I am having difficulty in connecting Spotify and BBC Sounds to my Nest device.Can anyone offer detailed instructions please?A Web search hasn't helped so far. TIA

Home Controls stopped working via Chromecast with Google TV remote

Since getting a Chromecast with Google TV device a few years ago, it's worked relatively seamlessly with Home Controls for my lights, cameras, thermostats, etc.However, it's now patchy at best, and this last couple of days won't work at all. I click ...

Thermostat gen 2 unpaired by previous owner

We have moved into a new house and the previous owner has unpaired the thermostat gen 2 from the heat link. we have tried to repair the two, but it is not working. we have tried the following: - Holding the reset button on the heat link for 30 second...

Problemas con Chromecast

Mi dispositivo Chromecast sigue sin actualizar luego de la falla mundial. Se mantiene en la pantalla de carga donde no carga. Intente de todo y no encuentro solucion. Agradeceria mucho su ayuda

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Google Nest Mini randomly says there was a glitch.

NEST THERMOSTAT 2ND GEN please remove the thermostat from its base, then reattach it

Can Nest adjust temps based on my calendar events? Like a haircut appointment?

Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen - My Experience after using for 6 months

Ecobee Smart Thermostat vs Nest – Which One Wins in 2025?

"Turn on" room lights no longer does any more than 9 of the 12

Connecting media apps to Nest screen.

Home Controls stopped working via Chromecast with Google TV remote

Thermostat gen 2 unpaired by previous owner

Problemas con Chromecast

Upgraded my router and can't update my nest produc...

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