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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...

Phone as device

I recently purchased a Google speaker but I do not have the nest just the speaker and I'm trying to set up a routine on my phone but the phone does not show up anywhere in devices. So the routine I'm trying to set up is to wear when my alarm goes off...

Trying to schange subscription But keep getting message Sorry something went Wrong

Hi I wanted to change my subscription to the lower amount one. Everytime I try to do it I keep getting the same Error that says something went wrong. There is no Phone number that I can call to speak to a live person and the one you do one line keeps...

Google Nest Mini randomly says there was a glitch.

My Google nest mini (2nd gen) will randomly speak out and say "there was a glitch, try again in a few seconds." I am not speaking to it when it happens - in fact, it happens when I'm trying to sleep most of the time, which really freaks me out - and ...

NEST THERMOSTAT 2ND GEN please remove the thermostat from its base, then reattach it

this is now the second of my 3 nest thermostats to do this. i resolved this issue originally because i didnt have the time nor the patience to deal with it, by opening the box to a brand new thermostat intended for a different location and now both u...

Can Nest adjust temps based on my calendar events? Like a haircut appointment?

"Hey everyone! Quick question—does anyone know if Google Nest can sync with my Google Calendar? I have random events like gym sessions, meetings, and even haircut appointments. It’d be awesome if Nest could start pre-heating or cooling the house befo...

Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen - My Experience after using for 6 months

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat has been a pioneer in smart home climate. The day I received my Nest 4th Gen Learning Thermostat, I wasn't expecting that this tiny device would become the centerpiece of my smart home. But after confidently using ...

Ecobee Smart Thermostat vs Nest – Which One Wins in 2025?

Whenever we talk about upgrading to a smart thermostat, is simply means something that can be a long-term and durable option. If you are also fan of latest and the most advanced tech products especially in the smart home niche, and always keeps on hu...

"Turn on" room lights no longer does any more than 9 of the 12

Sometime in March, a standard daily "Hey Google, turn on the Pretty Lights" would no longer turn on all 12 smart plugs assigned to the "Pretty Lights" group/room (response: "Nine lights on."). Now it only turns on the first 9 in that list. One can ma...

Connecting media apps to Nest screen.

I am having difficulty in connecting Spotify and BBC Sounds to my Nest device.Can anyone offer detailed instructions please?A Web search hasn't helped so far. TIA

Home Controls stopped working via Chromecast with Google TV remote

Since getting a Chromecast with Google TV device a few years ago, it's worked relatively seamlessly with Home Controls for my lights, cameras, thermostats, etc.However, it's now patchy at best, and this last couple of days won't work at all. I click ...

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Phone as device

Trying to schange subscription But keep getting message Sorry something went Wrong

Google Nest Mini randomly says there was a glitch.

NEST THERMOSTAT 2ND GEN please remove the thermostat from its base, then reattach it

Can Nest adjust temps based on my calendar events? Like a haircut appointment?

Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen - My Experience after using for 6 months

Ecobee Smart Thermostat vs Nest – Which One Wins in 2025?

"Turn on" room lights no longer does any more than 9 of the 12

Connecting media apps to Nest screen.

Home Controls stopped working via Chromecast with Google TV remote

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Using external setup guides for advanced Nest auto...

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