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Nest hub gen 2 sling tv

Just got a new nest hub. After setup it has a display button for a sling tv, which I’ve linked to my sling account. It doesn’t work. If you click the icon, Google assist says “open sling tv” doesn’t work. Basically nothing you do makes sling tv work....

Sammyb89 by Community Member
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Routine Starter - Lock unlocked

According to this support information: https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/7672035#zippy=%2Cwhy-a-starter-might-be-unavailableWhy a starter might be unavailableIt affects your safety or security. For example, you can’t use “unlock” to start a...

oreperry by Community Member
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Is there a way of filtering event by zones?

Hi all,Is there a way in the video history to filter events per "user defined zones" in the Home app? I have a zone set up named Driveway. When I go in video history I'm able to filter per event type (vehicle, people, etc.), but I didn't find a way t...

lhl by Community Member
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OB thermostat wire

My previous thermostat did not have an O/B wire, so I don’t have anything connected in that slot for my new Nest. My heat pump is blowing cold when it should be blowing heat. From reading online, it looks like I need to go to settings and go to the t...

Andrew01 by Community Member
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Google Nest Thermostat wiring

Before I purchased my Nest thermostat, I did the compatibility checker. It gave me a thumbs up on all three options and I purchased the basic Nest. Now I have no idea what to do with W2 wire. I plugged the Rc wire into R and I just left the W2 wire u...

Andrew01 by Community Member
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Legrand lighting

I lost contact with legrand lighting and when I add it back to Google it connects but doesn't add it to my account. Anyone else having trouble with legrand?

Clcmlc by Community Member
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Goggle Home not working

I had been using my Goggle home for 2 years with no problems - then it was turned off at the wall - now no matter what i do such as I did the factory reset as nothing was working, and now I get this error "The operation couldn't be completed. (kGSKEr...

AndyChevy by Community Member
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Nest hub does not play Youtube Music channel

My Google account has 2 channels: a default channel I used for videos, and a separate channel I created for music playlists. (I have a Youtube Music subscription.) I recently bought a Nest Hub. When I tell the Nest to play music, it cannot find any o...

jvd100 by Community Member
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GE Cync bulbs will not complete Google Home setup

When I try to add a new device. My Smart bulbs are found. I select room and then enter a name for the bulb. At this point Google home app (on Android) starts connecting. After 3-4 seconds, Google Home App gives error "Something is wrong". I hit "try ...

jonhaye by Community Member
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