Google Nest Thermostat

I only have a Nest Thermostat to test, but this plugin loads up without warnings in Homebridge v2. The deprecated HapNode-JS and Homebridge APIs didn't affect the rest of the code in this plugin.

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I used this YouTube video to help me set it up https://youtu.be/g4Smfn1Q5Qc And yes it will work with the nest thermostat, and with extreme reliability in fact

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I recently set up Homebridge on a Pi and was able to get my Nest thermostat integrated into Homekit and working in my Home app. I am now trying to add my Neato Botvac, but Homebridge is not loading the Neato platform on reboot. Can someone help me with my .json file? I am assuming my problems must be there. ​ Here is my log when I start Homebridge: Started Node.js HomeKit Server. Loaded config.json with 0 accessories and 1 platforms. --- Loaded plugin: homebridge-neato Registering platform 'homebridge-neato.NeatoVacuumRobot' --- Loaded plugin: homebridge-nest Registering platform …

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So I figured I would give my input. So the Nest plugin does work, as someone else stated it was updated to work with Google and Nest account. Last I heard Starling Home Hub is essentially running homebridge at it's core with the same nest plugin but has been customized to allow easier user setup. The Starling Hub and the nest plugin are both done by the same developer. So whether you choose Homebridge or Starling hub comes down to you are you only planning on using the Nest plugin and want the Nest only setup or if you are willing to get your hands a little a dirty to get Homebridge running …

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Same. Setting up homebridge was my lockdown project. Now have my Nest thermostat working with Siri, and got four WiFi plugs from Amazon integrated for less than the cost of one HomeKit plug.

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I picked the nest thermostat. Works flawlessly in homekit because of homebridge. I was very close to purchasing the lyric t6. happy I didn't

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Finally, finally, FINALLY! Thank you Adrian Cable for implementing this! For anyone who gave up on this plugin because your google cookie token expires every month or so - this is the fix. All you have to do is: Run the node script included in the plugin package called login.js. You can find it with: `# sudo find / -name login.js` It will be in the plugin directory - mine was in /usr/local/lib/node_modules/homebridge-nest - so I ran: `# node /usr/local/lib/node_modules/homebridge-nest/login.js` Copy the resulting url into your browser address bar and sign into Google. Grant Nest permissions …

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I have a Nest Learning thermo managed by the Homebridge Nest plugin using the “refresh token method for a Google Account”. The initial setup takes a few minutes but has performed flawlessly since. Through Home I have complete access to all of the normal thermostat functions - off, heat, cool and setting target temperature - as well as automations based on temp and humidity. I’ve been pleased with this arrangement.

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I’m assuming the 2021 cameras include the Battery Doorbell and the Nest Hub Max which leaves my only plugin compatible device as my thermostat. I will more than likely be grabbing a Starling hub sometime in the future. (It just has to get the Wife Approval Sticker) Thank you so much Adrian!

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Yeah.. something isn’t right. My thermostats tell me the temp. The Nest protects don’t though.

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Had the same issue too recently, and the thermostat removed itself without any explanation just leaving the occupied switch. Took advice from a post on GitHub and moved to the Nest Accfactory plugin instead, which uses the same authentication to your Google account and is working fine for me. It adds the Home Occupied as an Occupancy Sensor rather than a switch and doesn’t appear to have support for Eco Mode, but I’ll take those changes in return for a working thermostat!

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… token for the plugin. Frustratingly, the Homebridge plugin doesn’t give any indication that there’s something wrong. You’ll look in the home app and your thermostat and remote sensors will be reporting data that has potentially been stale for weeks. I’ve given up on updating my auth token on a regular basis and now just use the Nest app.

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… Homebridge logs. Was constantly getting reauthenticating prints. Only a plugin restart would solve it but would come back between 3-24 hours later. Seems Google changed something and the cookie method is no longer as reliable. On the plugin page and bug report there are a lot of people seeing this and no response yet from Devs. I am contemplating a starling hub now but will wait for new model later fall.

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