Questions tagged [google-home]
For questions about the Google Home smart speaker. Use this tag when the question is primarily about the speaker system itself, rather than the Google Assistant.
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How to correct Google Chromecast Audio playback / connectivity inconsistencies
It just seems like often when I try to cast to a single Chromecast Audio or a group that combines Chromecast Audio, Google Home, and Nest Hub Max devices at home, my streaming services start ...
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Is there a better way of awake/sleep state automation in Google Home besides Hijacking an Aqara Light?
I got an Aqara FP2 sensor to monitor when I fall asleep and wake up.
All my automation runs on the Google Home/Assistant platform and I haven't found a way to access the sleep state from the sensor ...
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Matter motion sensor for Google home household?
I have several lutron caseta light switches and Google homes. I want to add some motion sensors. I have a lutron sensor that seems to work but I want something that integrates with Google home so I ...
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Universal control of ESP32
I need a help that, if exists a code, library, software which can control my ESP32 GPIO pins. ie, 1 code, connect to google home, alexa, home kit, home assistant, samsung smartthings, etc....(MATTER)
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How to Control a TV via Google-Home and Smart Life
I've set up a MoesGo Smart IR unit with Smart Life for a friend to control a TV. I can now use the virtual remote control on my phone to control the TV which is quite handy when he looses the physical ...
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Remotely controlled alarm
I would like to find, or if necessary, create a device that can be set to go off with a chime or alarm of some sort at certain times throughout the day. If that was all that was required, then no ...
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Create Google voice command without IFTTT
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I'm trying to extend my own application to use the Google Assistant (in my situation Google Nest Hub device) and is able to control my home custom-made devices like turn on/off light, lock ...
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SmartThings/Google Home with Samsung UN55KS9000 TV
My end goal is for the TV to work with Google Home.
Since its a Samsung smart TV from 2016 I first have to setup it up with SmartThings. Unfortunately, the new ST app doesn't have any option for the ...
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Sengled lights keep resetting and disconnecting from network
I have 12 sengled RGB lights throughout my home. I have had them hooked up and working great for nearly 2 years, but lately seemingly random, I'll see one of the lights reset as if it was the first ...
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Google Assistant, custom command with a custom response
I'm looking for a way to reply on a custom command with a custom text in Google Assistant.
E.g. "Hey Google, what's the temperature in my Living Room?" - "In your living Room you have ...
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Will casting music to a Google Home speaker group consume more Internet data than casting to a single speaker?
Here's my setup:
My Internet at home comes from a 4G modem, because that's the best deal in my area in terms of price/speed. However, my speed is reduced to 3 Mbps after using 150 GB per month, but ...
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Is there a difference between Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Mini 2nd gen?
I'm looking to dive into home automation starting from a Google Nest Mini device.
I understand that there has been a Home Mini and then the second iteration was rebranded as Nest. But a retailer site ...
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Developing a product for commercial use compatible with Google Home/Alexa
I would like to know whether there are any restrictions/rules when developing a product which is compatible with Google/Alexa or maybe even other hubs. Do I need to get some license or follow some ...
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In Home Assistant is it possible to make a button to cast/mirror audio to Google Home
Is it possible to make a button in home assistant that will cast my device's audio similar to the "Cast my audio" button in google home. I want this for apps that don't have their own cast ...
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How to Define Default Spotify Account for Google Home?
We have a number of smart speakers around the house connected to Google Home.
We have multiple Spotify accounts running under their Premium Family Plan.
One of our Spotify accounts is the "house&...
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