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Automation and Announcements

HiAt various times, Google breaks Automations with their updates - since 2 - 3 weeks ago this has occurred againMy long standing Automations now Announce what they are going to doExample :6:40am - Play “Beeping Alarm Clock” on SpotifySpeaker is set t...

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Phillips Hue lights will not sleep or wake

Starting in August this year, Google Home stopped being able to "sleep" or "wake" the majority of my Phillips Hue bulbs. When the command is given, it acknowledges it, but nothing happens, the lights do not change brightness. I've tried unlinking and...

garoose by Community Member
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Philips hue lights are offline

Hi, last few days my commands to control my philips hue lights no longer work. I get a verbal reply that my lights are offline, and they appear as offline on the app.Tried rebooting my speakers but they do not respond by the app, so o manually unplug...

mohkong by Community Member
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Nest Cam Battery

Please help. I purchased a set of 2 nest cameras battery. I set up the first one quickly and without any issues. When i attempt to set up the 2nd one, i scan the QR code and follow the same instructions to add a device but it is not recognized or it ...

ChantalB1 by Community Member
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Google Home automation with Smart TV

Good morning everyone,I'm new to the forum and also to Google Home Automation.I'd like to achieve the following:1. If the TV is on, then lower the blinds to 50%, between sunrise and sunset.2. If the TV is off, then open the blinds, between sunrise an...

Tosser88 by Community Member
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why is it harder to connect to a tv on my ipad

when i connect to my tv on my ipad most of the time it says “tv unavailable” and when i connect on a samsung phone it works fine.i cant check my wifi im connected to on my tv because i dont have my remote when i have it.my tv is a RCA Google 4K TVmy ...

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