10-10-2022 11:27 PM
Hello,
Is it possible to add the Nest thermostat to the Nest app without adding it to Google Home? My kids think it's "fun" to control the thermostat with Google voice commands. It's costing me an arm and a leg.
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10-14-2022 11:27 AM
Hi folks,
@Patrick_Caezza and RXShorty, thanks for the help!
@brocks26, thanks for reaching out. Aside from what RXShorty is suggesting, we don't have an option to block voice commands to devices linked to your Google Assistant. Our team is always looking for ways to improve and we'll take this as feedback.
Thanks,
Edward
10-11-2022 12:09 AM
Hi @brocks26,
Maybe another good option is to enable Google Assistant Voice Match.
This way, you can configure your Google Assistant to only listen to your voice.
Found a helpful tutorial on how to set up your Google Assistant only to work for you: https://www.howtogeek.com/776703/how-to-restrict-when-kids-can-use-google-assistant-speakers/
If you set it up like this, the Google Assistant only responds to commands given by the voice that matches. 🙂
10-11-2022 09:22 AM
I don't use Google Assistant, my kids do. That's why I only want the thermostat in the Nest app.
10-11-2022 09:24 AM
Hi @brocks26
I understand but if you setup home assistant with your voice only as allowed it also solves your problem. 🙂
That way Google Assistant does not listen to your kids but only to you if needed.
10-11-2022 09:29 AM
Right, I get what you're saying but, again, I don't use Google Assistant, my kids do. I appreciate the suggestion though.
10-14-2022 11:27 AM
Hi folks,
@Patrick_Caezza and RXShorty, thanks for the help!
@brocks26, thanks for reaching out. Aside from what RXShorty is suggesting, we don't have an option to block voice commands to devices linked to your Google Assistant. Our team is always looking for ways to improve and we'll take this as feedback.
Thanks,
Edward
10-11-2022 12:48 AM
The Google Nest Thermostat is only compatible with the Google Home App. It doesn't work with the Nest app.
10-11-2022 09:21 AM
I've always used the Nest app for my Nest thermostat. My kids use voice commands.