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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...

Can not log into nest app

Is anyone else having trouble login into there nest app ?

Everything offline in Google home app

Hi Everything cameras, light switches etc all showing offline on Google apps even though in the 3rd party apps it shows as online and works. Iv reset the internet but still nothing on the app what's to show as online. Even though the internet is fine...

Google Nest Doorbell does not connect to video in Google Home app while using same wifi network

Recently added a wired Google Nest doorbell to my small line up at home. I previously had two indoor wired cameras that worked fine in the Google Home app. Adding the doorbell was a headache. I wasn't able to add to the home app directly despite mult...

Google Nest Mini Wifi

I have recently got a new router and therefore a new WiFi network, however when I try to change the WiFi network to my google nest mini speaker through the wifi option, in the device information menu in the google home app, it says “check your WiFi c...

Automatically talk based on nest camera action

Hello,I have racoons in my backyard and use Google nest to see when there is animal activity. If I have my phone with me I just talk or say something random back over the talk feature for the camera and they always leave. How can I program something ...

How to make nest pause music when i say "hey google" instead of lowering the volume

How can i make my nest pause the music instead of lowering it when i say "hey google"? Its really annoying when it does that since i can barely hear it and it just keeps playing so i miss out on a part of the song.

Chromecast stopped showing up in my home app, but does on my wifes'

First, I have restarted my router, chromecast for TV, and my phone. I have also Uninstalled the app and reinstalled it and allowed every permission. I have a chromecast to stream for my living room tv. My toddler introduced the second remote to a cup...

Google Nest Notifications

Hello, does anyone know how to increase the volume and clarity of the doorbell announcement received on an IPhone 14 Plus.Thank you victor

How to use phone presence of family link member to trigger routines

I recently bought my daughter a phone and added her to family link as she's under 13. I'd like to set her phone presence to trigger some light and heating routines when she returns from school, but I'm struggling to find a way to include her phone pr...

Moved into new house and previous owner left nest camera

Does the previous owner need to remove the camera from the app before i do a factory reset and take it over?

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Heads up: Changes to Animal Detection Starter for Scripted Automations

Can not log into nest app

Everything offline in Google home app

Google Nest Doorbell does not connect to video in Google Home app while using same wifi network

Google Nest Mini Wifi

Automatically talk based on nest camera action

How to make nest pause music when i say "hey google" instead of lowering the volume

Chromecast stopped showing up in my home app, but does on my wifes'

Google Nest Notifications

How to use phone presence of family link member to trigger routines

Moved into new house and previous owner left nest camera

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