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Heads up: Philips Hue Change Impacting Scripted Automations!

Hey everyone,We wanted to keep you in the loop about some recent changes related to Philips Hue sensors that might impact your scripted automations. Philips Hue has updated their sensor device configuration to use the TemperatureSetting trait (previo...

Resolved! Changing router & wifi

I need to upgrade my BT router and therefore my network. If I just move my google speakers to the new network will I have to re-configure all smart devices such as plugs & bulbs or will they automatically migrate?

Griff1982 by Community Member
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Automation starting incorrectly

This is my automation:metadata: name: Announce when laundry room lights are on description: This is mostly for debug...lights are coming on randomly. automations: # ---- STARTERS ---- # starters: - type: device.state.OnOff state: on is: true device: ...

Google home won't turn on/off my tv

I have a Roku stick plugged into my very old tv. The Roku stick is plugged into a wall outlet so it has power all the time.When I first connected my Roku stick to google home, I could turn the t.v. off/on using google home and voice commands. Sometim...

Home / away assist

We use the home/away assist through the nest thermostat and also our protect smoke alarms. Historically we've had no issues with this but recently the 'away' setting has been kicking in early morning (c.6am) meaning the heating isn's coming on. We're...

ats543 by Community Member
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Google doesn’t understand Turn on commands

Why does google nest speakers, google nest hubs not recognise the command “turn on” But works with “switch on” Even though it tells you it’s turning on x device when it’s told to switch on a device and it also shows the words turn on on the display. ...

Newi by Community Member
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Devices Offline Problem

I've been researching this problem all through this community, and cannot find an answer that works for me. I am just trying out the Home app to see if it will work for me. So far, I'm not impressed. I have two Roku TVs in my house. Both are connecte...

ohpkuser by Community Member
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Door bell Camera Tempurarure Issue

Google Nest Wired Doorbell Cam works fantastic in months above 7 Celsius ( 44.5 F) but as the temp drops in October, the camera powers off and doesn’t return till the spring.i have checked my voltage with multi meter, good numbers as per specs.what s...

TMACNorth by Community Member
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Google will NOT honor warranty for faulty nest

I purchased 2 nest for my home on Amazon less than a year ago. One in unable to connect to wifi. Whilst troubleshooting I try to reset the device to factory setting which removed it from my account. I've called Google multiple times over the last 3 w...

crdvhgn by Community Member
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