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Mickeroo · 22-09-2020 12:40pm

SierraTango wrote: »

Hi is anyone having issues with Home or Home mini giving "sorry there was a glitch try again" or "something went wrong". I have tried unlinking, reboot, factory reset and reinstalling the Home app.. It happens for both me and my wife asking. It then works the next time I ask.

Nest nub works fine when asked and no loss of casting functions from other devices eg Spotify / TuneIn.

This issue seems to have disappeared on mine over the weekend.

kmart6 · 22-09-2020 12:59pm

BobBobBobBob wrote: »

Google Home doesn't 2fm for me. It's says it's not available right now.

Anyone else have this issue? It's been like this for months.

2FM working fine for me when I asked it to play just now.

Raoul · 22-09-2020 2:16pm

Twigster wrote: »

Had it on and off with Newstalk as well where it just works randomly

I have to say Newstalk FM and it works then.

DeadSkin · 22-09-2020 2:36pm

BobBobBobBob wrote: »

Google Home doesn't 2fm for me. It's says it's not available right now.

Anyone else have this issue? It's been like this for months.

Tried it there and not working for me either, tried "2fm", "rte 2fm", "rte radio 2fm", "rte radio 2".

FWIW "rte radio 1" plays fine Radio 1!

Shlippery · 24-09-2020 4:24pm

I suppose it's more of an alert for bargains, but looks like some Google sales coming this Sunday

Not sure what to expect discounted, still waiting on Pixel 5! They'd hardly discount the Pixel 4a before it ships?

Sheep Shagger · 24-09-2020 4:55pm

Could do with another hub max and maybe a Nest outdoor camera - fingers crossed.

DrZeuss · 24-09-2020 6:08pm

Shlippery wrote: »

I suppose it's more of an alert for bargains, but looks like some Google sales coming this Sunday
Not sure what to expect discounted, still waiting on Pixel 5! They'd hardly discount the Pixel 4a before it ships?

Looks unlikely for the 4a, no mention of 5 though.

1 Terms apply. Selected products only. Offer does not include Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4a, Pixel Buds, Nest Aware

Sheep Shagger · 24-09-2020 9:11pm

And just thinking the hub max is not on sale here I doubt that will be avaliable either.

Bought my first one at Dixons Dublin Airport last year....I miss my airport shopping

saneman · 25-09-2020 11:46pm

BobBobBobBob wrote: »

Google Home doesn't 2fm for me. It's says it's not available right now.

Anyone else have this issue? It's been like this for months.

DeadSkin wrote: »

Tried it there and not working for me either, tried "2fm", "rte 2fm", "rte radio 2fm", "rte radio 2".

FWIW "rte radio 1" plays fine Radio 1!

I've had the same issue for some time myself, very frustrating. It worked once for me so I'd try it every now and again - I'm a glutton for frustration it seems.

So tonight, after another failed attempt, I asked "Is 2fm on Tunein?". The answer was "...RTE 2fm/90.7fm Dublin, Ireland, free internet radio, TuneIn".

Then I asked "Stream 90.7fm Dublin"... the response "Okay, here's RTE 2fm from Tunein". \o/

Granted I then heard what passes for rap/R&B these days and promptly turned it off, but hey, it worked.

Sheep Shagger · 26-09-2020 10:37pm

Nest Hubs now work with Disney Plus....you just have to link your Disney Plus account in the home app first.

kmart6 · 27-09-2020 12:02am

So the offer seems to be 22% off

Enter code: GOOGLEBDAY22 at checkout for a 22% discount on selected devices.

As above not valid on Pixel 4a, Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, and Nest Aware

T&Cs

Promotional code offer is provided by Google Commerce Limited for use on Google Store only, and subject to the following terms. Offer ends 27th of September 2020. Available only to Ireland residents aged 18 years or older with Ireland shipping addresses. User must have internet access and must have or add a form of payment at checkout, but may not be charged depending on shipping rates in your region. Promotional codes cannot be used with guest checkout, so you must be signed-in to your Google account to redeem the code. To redeem your promotional code, visit store.google.com/ie, add the desired device to your cart, enter the promotional code during checkout to receive 22% off any product on Google Store Ireland. Promotional code offer will be applied at checkout. Promotional code must be redeemed by the 27th of September 2020 or it will expire. Not valid on Pixel 4a, Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, and Nest Aware. Unless otherwise stated, the offer cannot be combined with other promotions. Promotional codes are non-transferable and not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Promotional codes may be redeemed only on Google Store Ireland for eligible items as allowed by applicable laws.

Shedite27 · 27-09-2020 5:22pm

Hi, having some trouble with my Nest doorbell and Google Home. Previously my Home used to tell me “Someone’s at the door” when the Nest was pressed but seems to have stopped.

It’s ringing the chime, and popping the alert to my phone, so it’s something not sending it to the Home, or the Home not broadcasting it.

Any idea if there’s a setting I’ve missed? I’ve searched through the Nest and Home app but can’t find anything. I can’t remember where I set it up originally.

In the Home app, when I select the doorbell, Voice Notifications are enabled on that

Sheep Shagger · 27-09-2020 5:36pm

Shedite27 wrote: »

Hi, having some trouble with my Nest doorbell and Google Home. Previously my Home used to tell me “Someone’s at the door” when the Nest was pressed but seems to have stopped.

It’s ringing the chime, and popping the alert to my phone, so it’s something not sending it to the Home, or the Home not broadcasting it.

Any idea if there’s a setting I’ve missed? I’ve searched through the Nest and Home app but can’t find anything. I can’t remember where I set it up originally.

In the Home app, when I select the doorbell, Voice Notifications are enabled on that

Is the doorbell and homes all on the same wifi network?

Also make sure visitor notifications is switched on in the Nest app (under settings).

Shlippery · 30-09-2020 7:32pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2HSJHOMDyk&feature=youtu.be
30 mins, not much of a song and dance really

Pixel 5 €618 https://store.google.com/ie/config/pixel_5?hl=en-IE
Chromecast w/ Google TV €70, https://store.google.com/ie/product/chromecast_google_tv?hl=en-IE
Nest Audio (souped up Nest Mini?) €99 - https://store.google.com/ie/product/nest_audio?hl=en-IE

https://store.google.com/ie/product/google_nest_hub?hl=en-IE - they've a 'new' badge beside the hub, but I think it's the same.

Sheep Shagger · 30-09-2020 9:12pm

Shlippery wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2HSJHOMDyk&feature=youtu.be
30 mins, not much of a song and dance really

Pixel 5 €618 https://store.google.com/ie/config/pixel_5?hl=en-IE
Chromecast w/ Google TV €70, https://store.google.com/ie/product/chromecast_google_tv?hl=en-IE
Nest Audio (souped up Nest Mini?) €99 - https://store.google.com/ie/product/nest_audio?hl=en-IE

https://store.google.com/ie/product/google_nest_hub?hl=en-IE - they've a 'new' badge beside the hub, but I think it's the same.

A bit disappointing..

Clareman · 30-09-2020 9:18pm

I can't see the value in the Nest Audio, I have the older 1, a Max and a few minis. I have a couple of Nvidia Shields so no need for the Chromecast. I also have a Note 20 Ultra so no interest in the Pixel, considering they are shipping a free pair of Bose with the Pixel shows that they probably aren't updating the buds anytime soon.

Gooey Looey · 30-09-2020 9:18pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

A bit disappointing..

What's disappointing? We've known for weeks what was coming

30-09-2020 9:20pm

Clareman wrote: »

I can't see the value in the Nest Audio, I have the older 1, a Max and a few minis. I have a couple of Nvidia Shields so no need for the Chromecast. I also have a Note 20 Ultra so no interest in the Pixel, considering they are shipping a free pair of Bose with the Pixel shows that they probably aren't updating the buds anytime soon.

The buds are only out aren’t they?

Clareman · 30-09-2020 9:25pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

The buds are only out aren’t they?

True they came out earlier in the year, just jumps out to me that they are pushing another brands headphones when they have their own

ForestFire · 30-09-2020 9:27pm

Don't like the look of the new speaker, it appears to have no definition or features, just like an onion bag or something!?

I think Amazon's latest design looks much better, but won't be going down that route anyway..

Much prefer the current airfreshner design to be honest... Not sure if I need any new speakers at the moment anyway.

I did pick up a few nest protects, when they where on offer at weekend... Had to go through UK store as out of stock in Ireland, should be arriving soon now.

I suppose you can never have enough fire alarms...

Clareman · 30-09-2020 9:40pm

You can have too many of them, especially if you put 1 too close to the kitchen so everytime you burn toast the whole house goes mental.

30-09-2020 9:41pm

Clareman wrote: »

True they came out earlier in the year, just jumps out to me that they are pushing another brands headphones when they have their own

Massive difference in the two though. Google have never sold the type of product that the Bose are. Little piddly earbuds wouldn’t be anything similar at all.

30-09-2020 9:42pm

I’m definitely going to retire the Shield now (or put it on an old spare tv) for that new Chromecast.

Clareman · 30-09-2020 9:50pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

I’m definitely going to retire the Shield now (or put it on an old spare tv) for that new Chromecast.

I don't think the new thing does gaming at all so I wouldn't be retiring it just yet, I'm also not sure about third party apps like Plex either.

Clareman · 30-09-2020 9:53pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Massive difference in the two though. Google have never sold the type of product that the Bose are. Little piddly earbuds wouldn’t be anything similar at all.

I was trying to decide between the Bose and the Sony XM3s for ages and I went for the Sony's mainly because the Bose has micro-usb charging, considering you'll need a different cable for your phone and free headphones it's awkward #firstworldproblems

Good point though pointing out that buds and overear headphones are completely different though, totally different products.

30-09-2020 9:53pm

I’ve never used Plex or played a game on the Shield (bar the odd emulator game that really require too much messing). It’s only been used for the Netflix and YouTube apps and as a cast target. Be nice to have a remote though.

30-09-2020 9:55pm

Clareman wrote: »

I was trying to decide between the Bose and the Sony XM3s for ages and I went for the Sony's mainly because the Bose has micro-usb charging, considering you'll need a different cable for your phone and free headphones it's awkward #firstworldproblems

Good point though pointing out that buds and overear headphones are completely different though, totally different products.

I use galaxy buds plus myself but would definitely consider owning proper over ears along with them. Buds never cover all scenarios and those Bose would be hard beat.

Gooey Looey · 30-09-2020 10:12pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

I’m definitely going to retire the Shield now (or put it on an old spare tv) for that new Chromecast.

That's a terrible downgrade, just get a remote for the Shield

Sheep Shagger · 30-09-2020 10:22pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

What's disappointing? We've known for weeks what was coming

True, just to see it in the flesh....

In saying that the price of the 5G handset is impressive....

30-09-2020 10:37pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

That's a terrible downgrade, just get a remote for the Shield

They were always like gold dust for the shield and massively overpriced.

There’s no downgrade anyway. The chromecast will do everything I used the Shield for exactly as the Shield did, but with a remote.

Clareman · 01-10-2020 9:17am

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

I use galaxy buds plus myself but would definitely consider owning proper over ears along with them. Buds never cover all scenarios and those Bose would be hard beat.

I have the buds for exercise and the over ears for everything else like work or sitting on the couch, I wouldn't be able to go back to "normal" headsets now, the nice cancelling is out of this world

The Black Oil · 01-10-2020 3:17pm

Was having trouble adding a new Hue bulb. Home just wouldn't fit it at all and kept saying 'Check my smart light'.

Tried 'Hey Google, sync my lights'. Worked straight away.

Supercell · 01-10-2020 4:04pm

What do you think of the likelihood of eventually being able to remap the Netflix button on the new Chromecast remote?, I want one but that button on the remote is going to annoy me tbh.
Still going to buy one when they let me though, my wife uses our existing Chromecast all the time to do her home fitness workouts.

donspeekinglesh · 01-10-2020 4:19pm

Supercell wrote: »

What do you think of the likelihood of eventually being able to remap the Netflix button on the new Chromecast remote?, I want one but that button on the remote is going to annoy me tbh.
Still going to buy one when they let me though, my wife uses our existing Chromecast all the time to do her home fitness workouts.

Seems possible. https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/01/you-can-remap-the-new-chromecasts-netflix-and-youtube-remote-buttons/

I've preordered, due on the 16th.

Supercell · 01-10-2020 6:28pm

donspeekinglesh wrote: »

Seems possible. https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/01/you-can-remap-the-new-chromecasts-netflix-and-youtube-remote-buttons/

I've preordered, due on the 16th.

Thanks that's great. You must have been quick off the mark ordering all I got was a button to be added to a waitlist, oh well it will be available eventually to all.

EagererBeaver · 01-10-2020 7:37pm

With the new Chromecast hosting Google TV, will that mean one would be able to install Android apps, either from the Play Store or by sideloading the APKs?

Gooey Looey · 01-10-2020 7:47pm

EagererBeaver wrote: »

With the new Chromecast hosting Google TV, will that mean one would be able to install Android apps, either from the Play Store or by sideloading the APKs?

Yes, it's based on Android TV

EagererBeaver · 01-10-2020 8:10pm

Perfect, time for this salty dog to sail the seven seas aboard a different ship!

EagererBeaver · 01-10-2020 8:16pm

Also, I've never used Stadia, but I'm looking forward to trying out Xbox Game Steaming on it.

Haven't used Chromecast in 5 years or since switching to the Firestick for the aforementioned sideloading but this looks it could be a winner.

FastFullBack · 02-10-2020 7:45am

Is there any ethernet adapter for the new chromecast?

Gooey Looey · 02-10-2020 7:50am

FastFullBack wrote: »

Is there any ethernet adapter for the new chromecast?

It has USB 3.0 so it'll work with any generic one or USB 3.0 hub with Ethernet

donspeekinglesh · 02-10-2020 9:08am

Supercell wrote: »

You must have been quick off the mark ordering all I got was a button to be added to a waitlist, oh well it will be available eventually to all.

I must have been lucky. Had ordered 10 minutes after I got the announcement email.

EagererBeaver · 02-10-2020 11:55am

UK store has a couple of bundle offers that you can't get for IE or any other European location from eBay I can see (I'm in Spain.)

There's a good saving on a deal with two Audios, new Chromecast and a Nest Hub Max.

Supercell · 02-10-2020 3:45pm

donspeekinglesh wrote: »

I must have been lucky. Had ordered 10 minutes after I got the announcement email.

Some waitlist that was, didn't get any notification but now i can order, eta 16th -20th October.
Would love to sideload Jellyfin on to it and map the Netflix button to that

Clareman · 02-10-2020 8:14pm

Supercell wrote: »

Some waitlist that was, didn't get any notification but now i can order, eta 16th -20th October.
Would love to sideload Jellyfin on to it and map the Netflix button to that

I've never heard of Jellyfin.....

That's my weekend sorted anyway

Gooey Looey · 02-10-2020 10:01pm

Clareman wrote: »

I've never heard of Jellyfin.....

Jellyfin is a fork of Emby, not as polished

Clareman · 02-10-2020 10:05pm

I've been a fan of Plex for a very long time, it'd take a lot for me to change from it

Gooey Looey · 02-10-2020 10:55pm

Clareman wrote: »

I've been a fan of Plex for a very long time, it'd take a lot for me to change from it

Used Plex for years but moved to Emby when Plex started trying to monetise and add features nobody wants. No way I'd go back, at this stage Emby is better, supports more formats so less transcoding, better subs handling

Supercell · 03-10-2020 8:38am

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Jellyfin is a fork of Emby, not as polished

I've used both, much prefer Jellyfin as its free and opensource, I don't find it any "less" to be honest as I have no need to stream outside my local network. It streams from my raspberry pi download box (sonarr, radarr, jackett on dietpi) to various devices around the house without breaking a sweat. It can utilize the onboard chipset on the pi to do hardware transcoding and is rate adaptive to the client so pretty much works on anything. Also it will even cast to a Chromecast

Clareman · 03-10-2020 9:04am

I've a lifetime Plex Pass and will be staying with it a while I think especially as it's supported automatically by so many platforms, if I could get it on the hub it'd be a great bonus

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