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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...

Can’t link Spotify to google nest home

Hi there, I can’t seem to link my Spotify to my new google nest. Any ideas?

Assistant works, then goes too far.

When I get back from the gym I usually ask Google to turn on the lights in the kitchen. For the past 2 weeks, I have said, "Hey Google, turn on the kitchen lights". The response is *lights turn on*, "Okay, turning on two lights". Then a second later ...

Re; Google Home lost connection Philips Hue A19 Bluetooth (no bridge)

Mysteriously, Google Assistant on my Google Home Nest Hub 8 2nd gen lost connection to Google Store Philips Hue A19 Bluetooth (no bridge), said not recognized although set up months ago and working properly before. Seems there is a lot of information...

routine actions failing

I recently added an X-10 PRO (IR543 IR to RF converter) device to my Harmony hub and added the following devices in Google Home:"turn on lights fast", "turn off lights fast", "dim lights", "turn on lights slow", "turn off lights slow".The lights resp...

How to change home nickname on Google Home App (not Nest app)

Hi,I cannot seem to find a way to change my home nickname on Google Home app. I searched high and low on Google, too. They showed only how to change it on Nest Apps, but it doesn't reflect on Google Home app. Is there a way to do this? Thank you!

Question locked, no replies

I had a post that asked for help with the home app not removing old things added. Other than about 4 posts from one of the community people asking if im still waiting, no replies Then the post was locked because i did not reply straght away. I have a...

How to control colors light 💡

Flashing light

Web interface for Google Home... does it exist (emulation not a good alternative)?

Is there a web interface for Google Home that does not require an Android emulator to run it as a Play Store app? Our Nest Thermostat has a web interface, and we were told that web interface is going away very soon, because Google has integrated it i...

New Standards "Matter" and "Thread", what devices can support them, and when will the software come?

It is very important to know what Google devices have the hardware for, and will receive the software upgrade to, support these bran new standards, "Matter" and" Thread". I (and likely many others) don't want to invest more in Google products without...

Resolved! nest

Hi Google,I purchased a nest mesh system from Costco. I also purchased 2 screens for the system. I was really enjoying having Google in all my rooms (little house 925 sq.) It was overkill but fun. My internet would be on/off intermittently, and I rea...

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Can’t link Spotify to google nest home

Assistant works, then goes too far.

Re; Google Home lost connection Philips Hue A19 Bluetooth (no bridge)

routine actions failing

How to change home nickname on Google Home App (not Nest app)

Question locked, no replies

How to control colors light 💡

Web interface for Google Home... does it exist (emulation not a good alternative)?

New Standards "Matter" and "Thread", what devices can support them, and when will the software come?

Resolved! nest

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All of my Google home devices suddenly disconnecte...

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Google Home lost ability to connect to Philips Hue

Wifi kettle

The S word: Smartthings

How do I build a routine that both turns a device ...

Home away automations disabled if someone is 'look...