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Heads up: Philips Hue Change Impacting Scripted Automations!

Hey everyone,We wanted to keep you in the loop about some recent changes related to Philips Hue sensors that might impact your scripted automations. Philips Hue has updated their sensor device configuration to use the TemperatureSetting trait (previo...

Nest Thermostat Common Issue

So, I’ve read a lot of the posts in this community and it appears that connectivity issues is a common issue with the Nest Learning Thermostat. I have not been able to connect to WiFi and re-add my thermostat to my account after performing a factory ...

Warranty Claim Run-around

My Nest Hub Max is only 3 months old, and the speaker has completely stopped working. Regardless of any troubleshooting, restarts, or resets (normal and factory), it will not make any noise at any point. All else is working. When I try to file a warr...

Bull_F16 by Community Member
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Problem creating routines triggered by Smartthings

I have just linked my Samsung Smartthings account to my Google Home app. I can see all my Smartthings sensors, but I cannot create a routine triggered by a sensor action. On the Starter details, there are no options to select 'when detects movement' ...

Grayham by Community Member
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delete / deactivate an automation

Ive got an away automation that was set up some time ago. this turns off devices in the house. I can not delete or disable this in the web view or via the app. How can i remove this as its not causing a significant issue.

Andybrad by Community Member
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Resolved! Can't play BBC Radio 4 as part of a routine

I have a routine triggered by saying 'I'm going to bed'. Various lights turned off and my speaker playing BBC Radio 4. Except it doesn't, it plays a Spotify track by a band called Radio 4 or occasionally a track called Green by 4Tet.If I say Hey Goog...

Durutti by Community Member
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Does anyone here use the Amazon smart blinds?

Hi all, I recently installed these smart blind rollershttps://www.amazon.com.au/Electric-Compatible-Assistant-Control-Shutter/dp/B0BBLLDTTK/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=smart+blinds&qid=1704858862&sr=8-5 Was mentioned that it can be linked up with the Home As...

Amatoolio by Community Member
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Viewing options for nest cameras

I have a question about the web interface. I have 6 nest cameras with constant power and I have a nest doorbell battery.In the google home web interface it is possible to see a live feed from the cameras which is nice.Since I have that number of came...

CVI89DK by Community Member
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