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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...

Resolved! Creating a simple automation for checking the status of the front door in Google Home Script (YAML)

I have been trying to create a simple Google Home Script for checking the status of the front door (open / closed).There are 3 voice starters I would like to use:1. What is the status of the front door?2. Is the front door open?3. Is the front door c...

Reconnecting protects after network rename

Anyone have this problem. 6 protects. Worked great for years. I renamed my network and disconnected and factory reset all the protects. I can get one reconnected but any and all of the others fail when trying to use the first connected device in thie...

How do I manage two separate Google Homes effectively

I have Google Home setup with two separate 'Homes', but both are connected to my one Google account.If I say "Hey Google, play music in the kitchen" is will start playing in both homes.If I say "Turn on my lamp" it turns on my bedside lamp in both ho...

Resolved! Google Nest Protect Gen 2 Triggers with Google Home App

Hi there! I decided to make this a post to see if someone else relates. I'm using a Nest Protect in Location A (Warehouse) and have a Google Show in Location B (House). I wanted to create a routine where if the nest protect in Location A detected smo...

New Nest Mini won't notify me by voice for Reminders

When I ask my Nest Mini to set a Reminder, it seems to work correctly, asking for a time and title.But when the time comes for the reminder, I just get a visual notification on my tablet or phone. The Nest Mini does nothing, I want it to speak and al...

Broadcast missing from google home app

The broadcast feature is missing from my Google home app. The feature is missing from Favorites. i have updated my phone. The feature is available on my ipad but not on our mobile phones. I am using an iphone and i also checked that it is also missin...

Nest Hello automation stopped working :(

After working just fine for years, my three doorbells no longer trigger my Nest Home Hub to display same. Neither will initiating the automation on the app. Display will show the doorbell when told thru assistant. What gives ?

Optimizing Google Nest Thermostat Settings Tips & Tricks>

The Nest Thermostat is one of the most popular smart home devices, but are you getting the most out of it? What tips or settings adjustments do you recommend for optimizing energy savings and comfort in 2025? Let’s share our best practices for creati...

Before purchase, like to have following questions to be answered, related to Wired Doorbell (Db)

1) How does the Db Camera activate a chime?2) I cant seem to find a chime on the web site to go with the Doorbell Camera. Would be very nice to have one that plugged into an existing 110 outlet. Is there a brand & model thats recommended?3) Is there ...

Getting Nest on my new Android phone 25+

I updated my phone from a Galaxy 22+ to a Galaxy 25+ and now I can not sign onto my Nest account on my phone. It is asking for a Passkey which I do not have and have not been able to obtain to sign on with Google. I also tried to update my password t...

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Resolved! Creating a simple automation for checking the status of the front door in Google Home Script (YAML)

Reconnecting protects after network rename

How do I manage two separate Google Homes effectively

Resolved! Google Nest Protect Gen 2 Triggers with Google Home App

New Nest Mini won't notify me by voice for Reminders

Broadcast missing from google home app

Nest Hello automation stopped working :(

Optimizing Google Nest Thermostat Settings Tips & Tricks>

Before purchase, like to have following questions to be answered, related to Wired Doorbell (Db)

Getting Nest on my new Android phone 25+

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cannot change lamp color using google gome anymore

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All of my Google home devices suddenly disconnecte...

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