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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...
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Timer not supported?
Hi, I have a bedtime routine to "turn off fan in 10 minutes". This used to work until recently where google says the fan device is not added to a home (but it is.) I can still control the on/off through voice but this timer setting doesn't seem to wo...
SmartLife Window door sensor
Hello, I have a few of those Door/window sensors from SmartLife. I wanted when the door opens I get a "sound" from my Google nest minis in the house so I know someone opened the door. I get an notification on my phone over the SmartLife app but I can...
Hello all, It's 2025 what is the best way to integrate NFC tags in to my google home?
I am trying to use NFC tags to automate my google home routines and devices (lighting, music, etc.). Since NFC tags are a thing and people have been asking to use them with google assistant for over 5 years, I am sure there is some work around by now...
Europe no longer supported
I’m actively looking to replace all my Nest products. I was looking forward to the 4th generation of Thermostat. However due to the "unique" requirements of heating systems in the region they won’t be bringing it to Europe. The requirements are the s...
Google 4th Gen Thermostat Temperature setting Question
I set the COMFORT temperature for say Monday to come on at 6:00 am at 75 F & and the SLEEP temperature to come on at 10:00 pm at 73F. I have it set to COOL. My question is does the A/C come on early so that the temperature is at the set temperature a...
Google Nest 4th Gen Thermostat
I just got a new 4th Gen Google Thermostat and have questions about setting temperature manually in settings. When I go to Settings and then to Temperature and click on it a page comes up showing the days of the week at the top and then under that I ...
Google home can't add automations as of 7/23/25
I just received a replacement pixel 7. I'm using the latest Google home app. If I try to add an automation, I try to change the name from untitled to my custom name. In the app, the x and checkmark have been placed on the very top line of my screen a...
No C Wire (older system)
Hi,I have a 3rd gen nest thermostat that I’ve been using since 2017 (8 years). Just recently, my system has been short power cycling. I would have to take it off base and manually charge it via the micro usb port. The current set up is wires in Y1, G...
No nest camera notifications
I used to have a ring doorbell inmy old home and I would get a notification on my phone when anyone came to the front door even if they never rang the bell. I would get notified through my phone and my Alexa. Now the nest tells me only if someone rin...
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