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Google home automation timing wrong

I set up an automation to turn on a smart plug 30 minutes after sunset and turn it off at 10pm. However it consistently turns it on right at sunset and off at 9pm. It clearly has the right time zone as the sunset time is accurate but I can’t figure o...

Resolved! Tapo camera goes to information screen

Just purchased a tapo c200. Camera setup and connected to the Google home network without any issue. If I go into the tapo app, the camera comes right up with all its features. However I. The assistant it just comes up with information page (what roo...

phantm by Community Member
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Google products

If I can return all my google products I will and never buy them again trust me I love my google hub and all my google items but these cameras and doorbell battery is not equipped for harsh outside weathers just ripped me off completely just to find ...

Automation partially runs

Hi, I have an automation running that acts as my alarm.It starts on weekdays at 7:00 am, starts tune-in radio and my lights.Then at 7:40 it turns off my lights and the music if they're still on. The problem is sometimes (this entire week for example)...

Google Nest Thermostat cooling when trying to heat

Trying to upgrade from my old thermostat to a newer Google Nest Smart Thermostat. On my old thermostat my wires were: Rc with a jumper to Rh, G, W, and Y. No C but I have an Amazon order for the Nest Power Connector. Figured it would still work off t...

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Edit device groups

I can not longer edit my device groups in the new app. I saw where people had the same issue but no written instructions on how to solve. I do not have the settings button at the top right of page in the group I want to edit. Can you help?

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Can't add ARLO as google home

When I was trying to add ARLO as a linked app/service to Google Home, ARLO failed and returned "HTTP 400"How to reproduce:Open Google Home app (my case was Android version running on Pixel 6a)"Home" >>"+" >> "Works with Google">> search for and selec...

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Subscriptions Increase while products decline

Long time Google user and supporter. I've automated my home with Google products and one by one I'm getting notifications that they are failing, all while the subscription price increases. Doorbells and thermostats should last longer than 4 years, bu...

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