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How to use sensor if data name contains dot?

HiI have a issue when defining my automation starter, data name contains dot - PM2.5. Validation fails with message:[5] isn’t a valid state field for [SensorStateState]. The list of supported field paths: [currentSensorState, rawValue]. - type: devic...

surikaat by Community Member
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Google Nest Does not Recognize Voice Commands?

I have been using Google Nest to control my smart home devices but sometimes it does not respond accurately to voice commands. Even when I speak clearly in a quiet environment it either misunderstands or completely ignores the command. This issue hap...

cloud connection of nest hub

Can you turn off the cloud connection of the thread router in a nest hub?I got it for the voice and having a screen is sort of fun, and it was the same price as a nest Audio. And the best Audio I had decided to stop connecting to wifi after three yea...

skrutt by Community Member
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I have a problem transmitting the screen from my cell phone.

Hi, for a week now when I try to stream from HOME on my mobile, the Chrome cast device recognizes it but the screen on my TV goes black, and then it disconnects. I don't know how to do it. It doesn't happen to me with streaming apps like Amazon Prime...

Laura16 by Community Member
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Chromecast problem

I changed my Internet provider and now my Chromecast doesn't work Can someone please tell me how to fix this issue

Manotas54 by Community Member
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Help with thermostat / smart plug automation script

I'm trying to setup an automation to turn a smart plug on / off (connected to small space heater) depending on temperature as read by thermostat. It will turn "on" when the temp registers below 65 as intended but last night I noticed that the temp ha...

gruiz18 by Community Member
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In and out of Preview alternating days

Google Home on my Pixel phone goes in and out of Preview status on alternating days - especially noticeable now because I only see my Nest Projects when Preview is active. No change on my end, and when I check the Settings under Public Preview the on...

IMHhas by Community Member
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Nest/google home

Bonjour, dans l'application nest, connectée avec mon compte Google, je n’arrive pas à rejoindre ma maison.J’ai supprimé hier soir ma maison et souhaite la recuperer...Elle est bien proposée dans la liste, j’indique tous les renseignements et la local...

Mat77 by Community Member
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