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Automations running an hour early

My goodnight routine, ran fine for weeks but just started running at 7pm instead of 8pm, which it is set for. I see it's a common issue but no answers? My timezone on my phone is correct. I don't see a tomezone setting in Google home. I'm running it ...

Pianaruth by Community Member
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Feature request: HVAC automation

I am trying to create an automation that keys off of my nest thermostat. That kicks on a fan when the air conditioning comes on.The current options to automate this task are not letting me do what I want. Right now the only starters in the thermostat...

Port8001 by Community Member
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Doorbell issues

I have an existing Nest Doorbell wired that has worked great, so I decided to buy one for my other door. I bought a Nest doorbell wired gen2 for the second door. Now our chime buzzes and rings sporadically on its own. Do I need to install a puck for ...

SteveieK by Community Member
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Resolved! Temperature Automation Script Doesn't Override Thermostat

I have a pretty basic script to only allow my Nest thermostat to be set down to 72 degrees. metadata: name: Turn Down the AC description: Enforce a Minimum AC Setting of 72Fautomations: starters: - type: device.state.TemperatureSetting device: Thermo...

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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