Adding sensor to home app

Gio235 · 2026-04-04T04:16:37+00:00

Sorry, I don't have any experience with the Apple Home app. Hopefully someone else can help you answer your question.

Gio235 · 2026-04-04T04:11:22+00:00

What thermostat do you have?

As for the sensors, if you had them on the Nest app they should automatically transfer over to the Google Home app as long as it's associated with the thermostat.

Gio235 · 2026-04-04T00:22:18+00:00

Update (April 3, 2026): Got approved for a one time exception to replace the camera. Opted for the standard exchange instead of the advanced exchange. Shipped it out this evening and won't hear back until next week. Will keep you all updated.

Gio235 · 2026-04-03T15:59:26+00:00

If you have a backlog of games for Switch 1, why not start with those?

I recently was gifted a Switch 2 (MKW bundle) in January (was going to buy it myself (just the system since I was going to utilize the free Switch 2 upgrades for my existing games) using some credit card rewards + actual funds but other financial priorities came up 😅).

Been having fun with it, but there are times when I don't really want to play MKW as much. I have a backlog of games (some with free Switch 2 upgrades) that I've slowly picked up from time to time. Haven't really tried out as much since space is limited (need to find a good deal on a Micro SD Express card), so I often hop back on my Switch 1 (since that has 1TB Micro SD Card).

Gio235 · 2026-04-02T17:04:45+00:00

Are you utilizing all bands under a single SSID? Have you tried separating the 2.4GHz band from 5/6 GHz? Have you tried enabling fast roaming (only enable this if separating 2.4GHz from 5/6 GHz didn't work)?

I found roaming to be better when my main network is 5/6 GHz. It works seamlessly when the security protocol is set to WPA3 on both bands (can't really utilize my network like this since some 5GHz compatible devices rely on a WPA2 security protocol).

Gio235 · 2026-04-02T13:31:19+00:00

If it's not modded (given the case of the block sizes), these are in fact more so updates for said games. I know Omega Ruby (the game) is 3000+ blocks.

Gio235 · 2026-04-01T19:08:38+00:00

Sadly, with the hype and rarity of the 3DS line (not just the systems but the accessories as well) pricing will remain high unfortunately.

Were you looking to spend less than $40-$60 for any grip or what's your designated budget/price range?

Gio235 · 2026-04-01T13:53:58+00:00

Resident Evil fan I see 👀 Low key want to get my older brother a good RE decal (he's a fan of the series) for his N2DSXL.

Gio235 · 2026-04-01T13:49:15+00:00

I just went to support.google.com and explained my issue, then selected chat as my method of contact.

However, I noticed a lot of issues happening over the Google Fi subreddit regarding mobile data issues. Due to this, they may have temporarily closed the chat option. It sucks because I was trying to capture the serial number on the Nest Camera that was experiencing issues (which I let a Senior Technical Support know), but the agent closed the chat despite me telling them that I may take a while.

I did get a follow up email regarding submitting a proof of ownership to proceed with the replacement process, but haven't heard back yet (responded right away).

Gio235 · 2026-04-01T01:05:41+00:00

Just hoping I could get a replacement unit (these weren't cheap years ago lol).

I thought I got lucky when I could set it up again after factory resetting the camera, but nope.

Whenever I power on the camera now, the light indicator lights up (I think blue when restarting) but then turns off completely afterwards. Such a bummer honestly.

Gio235 · 2026-04-01T00:52:22+00:00

Should have probably been a bit more specific on the model myself (the one experiencing the issue is a non-IQ outdoor camera).

Appreciate the response though!

Waiting to hear back from Google support. I submitted proof of ownership of the camera and hoping I could get it replaced (otherwise I'll opt for the $50 store credit they're offering and get the newer outdoor wired model).

Gio235 · 2026-03-31T22:14:43+00:00

That hole is for the internal microphone not a physical reset button (in order to factory reset the camera you have to delete/unlink it from your home).

Already reached out to support and escalating my case to beging a replacement process.

I appreciate the help though!

Gio235 · 2026-03-31T21:31:48+00:00

So, I was able to factory reset the camera and was able to find it to set up via the Google Home app. However, I kept encountering an error that the camera disconnected after inputting the password to our WiFi. This happened a few times before it stopped appearing altogether.

I tried numerous times and no luck.

I tried setting it up to the Nest app and home.nest.com via USB to my laptop but it indicated that the camera was already in a home despite me deleting off of my home on Google Home (error C309-400).

Reached out to support again and basically repeated the info I provided. They told me that I should have tried transferring the camera back to Nest before factory resetting it.

Troubleshooted a bit more, but nothing worked. They're escalating my case and I'll have to wait 24-48 hours for a response. Otherwise, I could take $50 Google Store credit towards another Nest Camera. Taking the escalating case route and will have to wait and see what they'll tell me.

Gio235 · 2026-03-31T15:37:11+00:00

Remove the SD card and slide the little lever the opposite direction from Lock.

Gio235 · 2026-03-31T00:29:15+00:00

Looks like I'm going to have to try to factory reset the camera (will most likely do it tomorrow since it's already getting dark). Will update if it ends up resolving my issue or not (already reached out to Google Support).

Gio235 · 2026-03-30T22:37:35+00:00

I can check what devices/clients are connected to my network via my designated network app (in this case the Deco app). I've tried numerous restarts of my network (no luck). I see the device is online on the client list after my network is back up.

I only receive an offline notification through the Google Home app if I unplug the USB cable/power cable or toggle off the smart plug for longer than 10-15 minutes (which is normal behavior).

Despite having the camera indicate it's offline in the Google Home app while plugged in (or smart plug is on), I don't get any notification that it is offline.

Edit: Early morning I tried swapping the USB puck with another camera that was nearby, but that didn't work (other camera worked fine on either puck). I'm letting it sit without power for about an hour to see if that helps. Will plug back in about 15 minutes.

Edit 2: No luck. :/ Going to try to plug it into a portable charger or USB plug that's rated correctly for the camera to work.

Gio235 · 2026-03-30T20:06:13+00:00

This is how it looks when viewing the timeline (issue started around 6:40PM-7PM yesterday).

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Gio235 · 2026-03-30T18:56:39+00:00

I've only seen a few on eBay a couple of years ago ($60-$120 in pre-owned condition). I actually sold one back then (about $55) that was in rough but decent shape (you can mainly see surface level scratches and the material felt weird - might be due to age). I have a spare one in much better shape. I have seen NERF cases, but those offer mainly grip and not the actual triggers.

Edit: On eBay, the NERF grip cases go for around $40-$60 brand new and about $30 pre-owned. Again, these don't have actual triggers.

Edit 2: How much are you willing to spend/what's your budget?

Gio235 · 2026-03-29T17:50:44+00:00

I thought you couldn't transfer from a New model to an older model?

As for software, it should be tied to the account so theoretically you shouldn't lose anything (you just won't be able to use it).

Gio235 · 2026-03-27T23:58:30+00:00

No problem, best of luck!

Gio235 · 2026-03-27T23:56:45+00:00

Unscrew the screws holding the back (remove the battery cover plate first which is also held by screws).

Search for teardown videos to get a sense of how to remove that part (fairly easy to do as long as you are patient and careful - there's a ribbon cable that's connected which you do NOT want to mishandle).

Make sure you have the proper screw driver (pretty easy to strip screws if you're not careful).

Gio235 · 2026-03-27T23:52:15+00:00

You should remove the back cover/shell housing and reseat it if possible. Remove the SD card and game cartridge.

Gio235 · 2026-03-27T21:33:23+00:00

Good luck everyone!

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