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Forum Posts

Old Nest locations

I just signed up for a new nest account and an old home I had with nest several years ago shows up as my home. Likely it has to do with using the same g-mail account i have always used. How do I get my new home to show as my home?

BobK1 by Community Member
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Neighbors looking out for Neighbors

Is there a platform similar to Ring's Neighbors where we can post videos or comments about events that took place in our neighborhood so other neighbors can be made aware?

gonz925 by Community Member
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Notification sounds

I've read at least three other posts about the inability to change notification sounds. Each thread got a typical BS response from the Google moderator --thanks for the comment, they'll say -- and close the thread. Instead, why don't you take the fee...

steve711 by Community Member
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Issues watching history on camera and doorbell

When I watch Nest Camera and Doorbell history on my Android phone, I cannot lower my phone's volume and the phone's mute feature is ignored.That means even when I'm at a movie or a play, the History's audio blasts loudly.How can I lower the History a...

steve711 by Community Member
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Nest yale lock help

I have 2 Yale locks. One is on the house door, the other is on the garage. We rent this property through Airbnb, and guest only have access to the house. The garage is set in privacy mode so guest can not use their passcode to enter the garage. When ...

Resolved! How do I Allow Limited Thermostat Access

Hi. I have a Nest thermostat in each of 2 properties and I can access & control them both on my Nest App. I want to give my Daughter access to just one of the thermostats in one property, but not both. I can ask her to download the Nest App. Also she...

JvD by Community Member
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Resolved! Custom Routine

Tryed to create a routine where a doorbell camera will start streaming to the Google home display when someone rings the doorbell. It seems that the routines abilities are very poor. Does someone has an idea how to accomplish that?

HomeUser by Community Member
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Specific mp3 file on Mobil device

Hi, I'd like to play a specific MP3 file on my phone durring a routine. I can get the file to play through spotify. I tried making a Playlist with a unique name and typing that into the what "music would you like to play" prompt but to no avail. Any ...

Nest Outdoor replacement

I have a Nest Outdoor (Wired) which unfortunately has stopped working. I managed to get a replacement (before return) through the warranty but have an issue because the wire for the camera was professionally installed and goes through my external wal...

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