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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...

Have to Press Chromecast Remote Power Button Twice

When using my Google Chromecast remote to turn on my Chromecast I have to hit the power button twice. But only once to turn it off. I have removed and then re-added the remote but it did not help. I also did a factory reset. And I replaced the batter...

jim10011 by Community Member
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Use outdoor temperature as a trigger/starter?

(This isn't really about the nest thermostats, but I couldn't find an applicable label.)I would like Google Home to perform an action (turn on a certain light) when the outdoor temperature for my address is below 35F. Is there a way to do this?I've t...

How to use multiple schedules (new! in preview)

Hello,With the new public preview of the Home app's new AI features, it is finally possible to use multiple schedules with the nest thermostat by setting up multiple routines.This is for users like @Snoozen and @davidbutts77 and others who have been ...

See which routines are currently running?

Hello,Is there a way to see which routines are currently running? When I click on a routine, the play button turns into a checkmark, but then turns back into the play button again, so I'm unsure if it's actually working.I'm using it to control thermo...

Google nest cams

Why does it takes so long for all my google cams to connect when I try to look at them when it does connect its says check back later or it says video is unavailable anyone having issues like this?

Kab25 by Community Member
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Routine to play radio plays Spotify instead

Recently we've had an issue where instead of playing the radio station set in the play radio step it will play an album/single from Spotify with a similar name. It's not every time, but it's happened at least 3 times in the last week. The routine is ...

Resolved! Yale Nest Doorlock - Add code with Home App instead of Nest

Does anyone have an idea how to add a new door code to the Yale Nest Doorlock using the Google Home App instead of the Nest app? When I have the Home and Nest app installed on my phone, I start to have conflicting Nest Aware issues. The options for t...

JoshL by Community Member
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Resolved! Issues with google home

I am having issues with my google home app. Since yesterday, my house got delate, and dosent matter if i make a new home, i can´t add my devices. Now i have a empty home, because when i tried to put the devices in the home, i get a message that is no...

Ruben297 by Community Member
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Routine: 404 Error

I am trying to delete a "Household Routine" from the Google Home app. When I tap the routine to edit/delete it, I get a 404 error.I have restarted the phone, uninstalled and reinstalled Google Home, and a myriad of other troubleshooting steps.Please ...

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