It is cool that we can do that. But I see it only as a workaround. I don’t really care to use the Google assistant. Though creating the Siri shortcut it’s seamless from my end.
I did add all my devices to the Google assistant since they all work with just about every platform out there. But I prefer using Siri. So the nest is the only thing that I have to do this way. And it does work well. It’s rather easy to set up. First you have to set up your Google assistant app on your iPhone. Then use it to do various functions with your nest. After you do them once then they will be in your Siri shortcuts suggestions. So then all you do who is at a phrase and you’re done. So for example are use the Google assistant to set my nest thermostat to 70°. Then I went to settings for Siri and under the suggested shortcuts was set the thermostat to 70°. So I added the key phrase, and now all I have to do is tell Siri to set my thermostat to 70°. It launch is the assistant app and tells it to do it. So it can only be done from the phone since it needs to launch the Google assistant app. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2018, at 19:37, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Oh, wow, that's super cool! How did you do it? I've never used Google > Assistant IOS app. Do you use it for anything besides controlling the nest? > Cheers, > Donna > >> On Nov 25, 2018, at 6:33 PM, John JD Denning <jdenning1...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> The newest version of the Google assistant iOS app offer Siri shortcuts >> integration. I just set up Siri commands to control my nest thermostat. And >> they work very well. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 13:45, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>> >>> I've heard that furnace installers/repair people prefer the Eco, and I will >>> say I don't think our nest has worked quite as well with the new furnace >>> that was put in last summer. The Honeywell thermostat that Jeff mentioned >>> also gets good reviews. But yeah, I'm tired of controlling it through a >>> separate app - I'd really like to just run everything through home kit. >>> Cheers, >>> Donna >>> >>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:04 PM, John JD Denning <jdenning1...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Like you, I have a nest thermostat. I’ve had it for years. If Nast added >>>> HomeKit support I would stick with Nest and probably upgrade. But I’m >>>> considering the ecobee as well. I really would like control via HomeKit >>>> and Siri. Everything else I have is controllable via Siri. >>>> >>>> I have several automations, like went to turn on outdoor lights went to >>>> turn them off if somebody approaches the house at night to turn on certain >>>> lights. And then of course he seen that shut everything down. And all >>>> controllable by Siri, or the Home app on my phone. And everything was easy >>>> to set up. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, Jeff. Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of >>>>> these interfaces? We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to >>>>> have a thermostat I can control through Siri. Currently looking at the >>>>> Ecobee3. >>>>> Donna >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick <mailingli...@berwick.name> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Donna, >>>>>> >>>>>> All of the products I use work with Homekit They also work with Google >>>>>> Home. I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility. >>>>>> >>>>>> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor. It can report back on things such >>>>>> as: >>>>>> >>>>>> temperature, >>>>>> humidity, >>>>>> motion, >>>>>> sound and, >>>>>> light. >>>>>> >>>>>> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but >>>>>> you can monitor through the iHome Control app. >>>>>> >>>>>> More information at: >>>>>> >>>>>> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx >>>>>> >>>>>> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find >>>>>> all of them accessible. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jeff >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Jeff, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> thanks for this. These are some of the devices I am considering. Are >>>>>>> they all controllable by Siri? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50? >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> Donna >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick <mailingli...@berwick.name> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Donna, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge. I >>>>>>>> also have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and >>>>>>>> off and I have an August Smart Lock. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Tia, >>>>>>>> Jeff >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>>>>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house. >>>>>>>>> Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home >>>>>>>>> kit that you particularly like? >>>>>>>>> TIA, >>>>>>>>> Donna >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>>>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >>>>>>>>> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact >>>>>>>>> the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list >>>>>>>>> itself. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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