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Ac turns on when it's cool out

My nest turns on the AC very late into the evening even when it's cooler out. i.e. the house temp is 72 and it's 67 out with windows open and it's set at 72. Does it have something to do with humidity?

Mchamb1 by Community Member
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Resolved! Nest x Yale auto unlock on/off

Is anyone else having trouble turning on the auto unlock/lock feature? There is no option to turn this feature on in the app. I chatted with Google support for about 45 minutes trying to find a fix but they were unsuccessful. Just told me to file a c...

Room sensor but adjust at thermostat

I have a new room sensor and have it selected on my app / can adjust temperature. HOWEVER, my wife is not into apps. Can she still go to the thermostat and adjust the temp "manually" without relying on the app? Thank you.

Durango41 by Community Member
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Nest Thermostat caused issues with my HVAC System

The Google Nest issues caused severe communication issues with the HVAC system. I have two and have replaced the second one due to connectivity issues with the system and the WIFI connection. The thermostats are identical, yet one has had issues sinc...

oholloman by Community Member
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Resolved! Turns off the lights when start charging smartphone

Does anyone have an idea how to create an automation with Google Home that turns off the lights when you start charging your phone with a wireless charger? Is there a smart plug that can send information to Google Home about a change in power consump...

Outdoor Proximity and warning

Hi AllSo started Home setup with basic lighting on automations for night day etc.Now I want the following.Ability to detect (in a specified area - so not to trigger passing pedestrians - but when then enter Driveway area)and ideally reduce false alar...

TJ_Bucks by Community Member
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Nest connection

Replaced an old nest last year in 23. Believe I connected to nest app not Google nest . Now the new nest will not connect to nest app or router- I won’t even find broadcast WiFi signals ? My apple phone does my tv does? I’ve tried to reset I’ve tried...

Kyle12 by Community Member
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Automations not announcing actions after delays

Hello,So I saw a similar post about a bedtime routine not responding after a delay. I am having this issue with basically all of my routines that have only a voice starter. If I have something like tell me the time, weather, or stop in a delay time o...

Rashad7 by Community Member
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Why are all devices gone from Google Home App

Added 3 Nest Thermostats (required using Nest App to install). They are now visible in my Google Home App - but my Wifi Router is not there. I can't do anything from the Home App (Speed Test, Mesh Test). All those devices are gone but I can manage th...

clloyd by Community Member
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