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  • #3212
    kmart6
    Registered Users Posts: 15,172 ✭✭✭✭kmart6


    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.


  • #3213
    Shedite27
    Registered Users Posts: 9,359 ✭✭✭Shedite27


    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


  • #3214
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,198 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    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).


  • #3215
    Shlippery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,255 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    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.


  • #3216
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,198 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    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..


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  • #3217
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,922 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    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.


  • #3218
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    A bit disappointing..

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


  • #3219
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    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?


  • #3220
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,922 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    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


  • #3221
    ForestFire
    Registered Users Posts: 2,233 ✭✭✭ForestFire


    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...


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  • #3222
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,922 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    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.


  • #3223
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    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.


  • #3224
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


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


  • #3225
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,922 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    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.


  • #3226
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,922 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    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.


  • #3227
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    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.


  • #3228
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    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.


  • #3229
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    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


  • #3230
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,198 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    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....


  • #3231
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    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.


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  • #3232
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,922 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    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


  • #3233
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,195 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    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.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



  • #3234
    Supercell
    Registered Users Posts: 15,315 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    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.
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



  • #3235
    donspeekinglesh
    Registered Users Posts: 1,861 ✭✭✭donspeekinglesh


    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.


  • #3236
    Supercell
    Registered Users Posts: 15,315 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    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.
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



  • #3237
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    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?


  • #3238
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    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


  • #3239
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


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


  • #3240
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    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.


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  • #3241
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    Is there any ethernet adapter for the new chromecast?


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