Home Automation

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...

unenroll rush hour Rewards

I don't know why my thermostat has “joined” this “Rush hour” program but it is THE MOST ANNOYING AND UNDESIRED FEATURE of any software product I have ever used! I Can't get it unenrolled, Google nest contact us page. I go to the help form fill in all...

Resolved! disposal of expired Nest Protect

I have two Nest Protect devices that recently expired. Can I dispose of them in the trash?

New NEST thermostat - previous EMERSON unit had HEAT/COOLING/OFF options - NEST has only HEAT mode

Curious - Installed the C-wire 'kit' and the battery warning is gone. My previous EMERSON unit had HEAT/COOLING/OFF options - this new NEST has only HEAT mode with some fan options. What happened to the COOL mode? R / W / G wiring ( no Y )The furnace...

Are there any plans for a MacOS google home app? I'd love to use the widgets from the home screen!

Exactly what the title says.

Will Nest doorbell ever support RTSP?

Google Nest Doorbell Needs RTSP – Here’s Why I love my Nest Doorbell. Great video, reliable notifications, and the Google Home integration is seamless. But there’s one huge thing missing that’s honestly making me consider switching: no RTSP support. ...

Resolved! Nest web interface fails to login to my Google account. Phone it's no problem, just web interface.

Nest web interface fails to login to my Google account. Phone it's no problem, just web interface. I click on Sign in with Google and it just comes back and says that over and over again. My chrome browser automatically signs all other Google log ins...

Home assistant no longer recognizes "the" in front of a room name.

Hello all, I hope I am in the right place. Just found this site and hope it helps. Anytime i say "hey google, turn on/off the bedroom" it freaks out telling me its not setup. It only works if i say "bedroom" with no the in front of it. I have changed...

Historic Video review without Nest Aware

Hello,I need some quick help. My business location was broken into recently (July 14, 2025) and I do not currently have the nest aware plus subscription so I can see video clips far back. I would like to see who broke in but wanted to find out if a n...

Using Nest Thermostat to Monitor Barn Temperatures?

Hi there,I manage a small horse stable in Cyprus and was wondering — can the Nest Thermostat reliably monitor and alert for temperature changes in a semi-outdoor setting like a barn? I’m looking for remote access features and possibly some automation...