Home Automation

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...

Wifi light scheduling

Why is it so difficult to schedule a light to turn on and off, also to change the timer after it's been set? It's idiotic u can't just click on the light and have a timer\schedule button and set it on a pinwheel or similar.Am I wrong?

No option to trigger automation with presence sensing

Been using the new Google home app for the past few days but I’m unable to select home or away as a trigger in the automation section as there is no option.

Chromecast with google tv is buffering, stuttering and pausing.

My chromecast with google tv keeps stuttering, buffering and pausing all videos across all streaming platforms. Every 30 seconds the video we are watching pauses and buffers for a few seconds. It's been happening for a few weeks. Also it has always w...

Outdoor Cam Unable to connect

Removed camera from one house and deleted it. Now it won’t connect to new home. Getting an Error Code NC003(0.20). That code references a Doorbell Cam. Tried resetting at instructions noted. The app finds the camera but it still won’t connect. Camera...

Can I use my Google Nest Cam Activity as a starter in routines

Hello All,I would like to use my google nest camera activity as a starter in Routines, but I don't seem to be able to do this.Is this possible?Cheers Gregory2

Using google voice command to control multiple devices

Hi everyone.I'm new to this group, and it's quite possible that the issue which I am having with some home automation, may have been answered previously. So, please bear with me?The Issue: At one time, when I first introduced myself to the world of s...

STOP Nest from changing schedule

How to STOP the Nest Learning t'stat from changing my temperature schedule? I had it set the way I want it but it changes. This is extremely annoying.After reading suggestions, tried to open iPhone Nest app and now it requires signin. When I try that...

Replacement Item

I have been going back and forth with obtain the correct replacement item for a malfunctioning thermostat. After having to paying a security deposit for a replacement due to my thermostat not recognizing any WIFI. I now have received the wrong color....

Nest Wi-Fi outdoor extenders (repeater)

I have Google nest with two extenders in my home. I have a coop/barn with power 300’ from the house. I would like to add nest cameras in the barn and point some at the driveway but need a outdoor extender (repeater). I do have a conduit path if I hav...

New to google nest

Can I have doorbell sound my phone also when someone taps the doorbell?

Google Nest Community

Blog Posts

Help Center

Forum Posts

Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Wifi light scheduling

No option to trigger automation with presence sensing

Chromecast with google tv is buffering, stuttering and pausing.

Outdoor Cam Unable to connect

Can I use my Google Nest Cam Activity as a starter in routines

Using google voice command to control multiple devices

STOP Nest from changing schedule

Replacement Item

Nest Wi-Fi outdoor extenders (repeater)

New to google nest

Nest Doorbell motion detection not working with Go...

How to stop currently running action or add condit...

cannot change lamp color using google gome anymore

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