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Can not stream Security Camera on Chromecast 4

I recently bought two secutity cameras from the same manufacturer, these are the TP Link TAPO C500 and TAPO C200. I bought these cameras because of the compatibility with Google Assistent.The camera setup looks OK on Tapo App and the chromecast devic...

All Google WiFi speakers crackling

I have 4 Google WiFi points, 1 mini, and 1 home hub. I have stopped using these for the mesh WiFi over a year ago as it has consistently depleted over time. But regardless of that, yesterday all speakers crackle when the assistant is speaking and onl...

Luke_ire by Community Member
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My google nest keeps burning

My google nest that has been gifted to me, the screen keeps burning and breaking? I am the first one to use this but its repeatedly getting worse and worse. Its out of warranty but all it has done is sit away in a box for 3 years.

Automations not working - previously OK for years

When my doorbell cameras see a person, the home display shows that doorbell for a few minutes.Worked perfectly for years, not working at all now and I can't seem to find out where to even see the "program". I DO see Home Automations, but can't open i...

RC519 by Community Member
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Resolved! Error when trying to create condition

I'm setting up a script automation to control a split a/c system in my bedroom. The code below works but I want one of the starters to be a condition, so essentially both starters have to be met to start the automation. metadata:name: Bedroom Heater ...

chhhris by Community Member
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Arming SimpliSafe with Google Home/Nest

Within this past week, when I say, "Hey Google, set Simplisafe to Home," suddenly after years of seamless functioning my Google Home/Nest speakers/displays say, "I'm not sure what level to set the SimpliSafe to, try saying set SimpliSafe to home or s...

A-A-ron88 by Community Member
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routines no longer work - work for years

I have two nest hubs and two cameras - I set up routines to display the cameras on both of my hubs every hour because some time the feed will stop displaying. It has work for a couple of years with no problems. About a week or so ago the routines no ...

clayton68 by Community Member
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