Home Automation

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...

What’s the most frequently used automation in your home?

Hey Google Nest Community, Welcome to our first automation discussion! To kick things off, we’ll start simple: Tell us about the most-used home automation that you’ve set up. For example, do you have the lights turn on gradually in the morning to hel...

Is there a device that can connect with VOIP service with a physical phone?

I wasn't sure where to post this question but I am generally wondering, Google nest has the ability to call your contacts at a request and I kind of wonder if there is a phone device that can be used with Google nest. Also it's kind of weird having e...

Face Match Light Routine

Hello! Is it possible to have a certain group of lights turn on when FaceMatch on my hub max recognizes me?

Xiaomi Home App Devices not showing up in Google Home App

Hi I have a Mi Smart Home Hub Gateway V3 which is controlling my Aqara D1 light. I have successfully linked up both devices in Xiaomi Home App. When I go to Google Home > Set up device > Works with Google > Xiaomi Home and login successfully. The dev...

PowerView

I used to use my Hunter Douglas scenes by voice by using the keyword “run” (for example, “run open master shades.”)However, now I cannot use the keyword or any voice command to activate a particular PowerView scene. please fix this issue!

Can Nest thermostat control cameras, doorbell, and door locks?

Can Nest thermostat (not the learning one) control the Yale locks, doorbell, and Nest cameras? Not sure if a hub is needed or if the thermostat acts as a hub. Please advise. Thank you!

Temp Triggeres for Routines

Is it possible to start a routine based on the temperature in a room? Not a routine to change the thermostat but instead use the temperature data from a smart sensor to trigger an event.

Phone

I am trying to set up a grocery list on my phone but can’t

Bali Window Shade Control

I have installed 3 Bali brand shades that connect to a generic ZWave hub. The shades operate properly with the Bail Android phone app and the Bali Remote control. The app has the function to add the shades to Google Home. When I add them they appear ...

Home - "device disable" and "device offline"

Hi all, i need support about Home app.i have one device under "si smart" app, work properly, and via his app, all ok. Home can manage (via vocal command) device.But in Home app, device is marked as "disable" state, but device is on. So for example, t...

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

What’s the most frequently used automation in your home?

Is there a device that can connect with VOIP service with a physical phone?

Face Match Light Routine

Xiaomi Home App Devices not showing up in Google Home App

PowerView

Can Nest thermostat control cameras, doorbell, and door locks?

Temp Triggeres for Routines

Phone

Bali Window Shade Control

Home - "device disable" and "device offline"

Tapo camera goes to information screen

How to change Assistant app "Play the news" automa...

Cannot get a routine to turn off multiple things

Automatisierung nest mini 2

Gemini for Google home

Door bell ring camera and Google nest camera

Home automation schedule starter only uses the fir...

Connecting other apps to Home

“SECURITY BY DESIGN’ FOR Nest CAMS - a priority

Automation not working with some devices