Google Home FAQ

jones

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Tried that alright even as far as entering payment details but amount doesn't drop. Don't see any reference to the 3:2 offer on their website either. Will leave it for now as would only considering buying them at the reduced rate.
Maplin had the 3:2 offer advertised but they didn't have stock last time I checked.

Ok just checked there the 3 for £99 sign is gone so looks like you are right they have taken it down. I ordered last night so must have just got in before they removed it.

fletch

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Tried that alright even as far as entering payment details but amount doesn't drop. Don't see any reference to the 3:2 offer on their website either. Will leave it for now as would only considering buying them at the reduced rate.

Just had a look and offer seems to be over

BionicRasher

Set an music alarm.
Works a treat
https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/7071598?hl=en&ref_topic=7028797

fletch

BionicRasher wrote: »

Set an music alarm.
Works a treat
https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/7071598?hl=en&ref_topic=7028797

It's not working for me...it's just labelling the alarm..."a music alarm"

thecivvie

fletch wrote: »

It's not working for me...it's just labelling the alarm..."a music alarm"

Same here. Tried both. Guess have to wait. Rebooted and all

mloc123

All my homes are replying to me today with a US voice and multiuser is not working on Spotify... every day is an adventure with them

Cazale

I tried to impress a lady today with setting a music alarm and Google home just made a mockery of me.

BionicRasher

Hey Google....set an alarm to play RTE 2 FM at 9am.


This plays 2FM from Tunein for me.
Working on mini and regular GH.

BionicRasher

BTW.
I am set to get preview builds in the settings and English (US)

Software version is 110178 on mini and regular GH

The Black Oil

"Hey Google. Set alarm to play BBC Radio 4 at 7:22."

"Sorted. your alarm called BBC Radio 4 is set for 7:22."

Nope.

BionicRasher

fletch wrote: »

It's not working for me...it's just labelling the alarm..."a music alarm"

You need to say the correct phrase.
See the link I posted for the phrases

BionicRasher

The Black Oil wrote: »

Sorted.

Nope.

So is it sorted or nope?

fletch

BionicRasher wrote: »

You need to say the correct phrase.
See the link I posted for the phrases

Just tried exactly that and it's not working....

thecivvie

BionicRasher wrote: »

You need to say the correct phrase.
See the link I posted for the phrases

Seems to be US voice only. I set it using HG set a media alarm for 1am
Then it asks for the song to play haven't tried radio as yet

BionicRasher

fletch wrote: »

Just tried exactly that and it's not working....

What language and software versions are you on

fletch

BionicRasher wrote: »

What language and software versions are you on

English-UK
System Firmware: 106111
Cast firmware: 1.29.106111

The Black Oil

BionicRasher wrote: »

So is it sorted or nope?

No joy. Same software spec as fletch just posted.

BionicRasher

fletch wrote: »

English-UK
System Firmware: 106111
Cast firmware: 1.29.106111

I switched to English US a few weeks ago and seems like more stuff available

Also I have selected Preview Program and I am on Software version 110178

OldMrBrennan83

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2011

OREGATO wrote: »

Google Home App - Menu - More Settings - Shortcuts

I attempted this, but "Shortcuts" doesn't appear on my iPhone.

I also discovered that "Google Assistant" doesn't appear in the iOS App Store. Just wondering if this is because I am in Ireland.
Any thoughts?

jones

2011 wrote:

I also discovered that "Google Assistant" doesn't appear in the iOS App Store. Just wondering if this is because I am in Ireland. Any thoughts?

2011 wrote:

I attempted this, but "Shortcuts" doesn't appear on my iPhone.

Yeah you need to change the language to English US

Still Ill

Although it'd be nice to be able to use that feature, it's not worth the hassle of having to listen to the irritating American voice.

OldMrBrennan83

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bk

Patww79 wrote: »

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In the Google Assistant app, select the device and then set:
"Assistant Language" to English (United States)

BTW I see there is Australian and Canadian now too!

2011

jones wrote: »

Yeah you need to change the language to English US

Did that, it makes no difference whatsoever.

OldMrBrennan83

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2011

bk wrote: »

In the Google Assistant app, select the device and

I can't even download the Assistant app

Sheep Shagger

2011 wrote: »

I can't even download the Assistant app

Likewise, only have an iPhone. Have he google home app - assume the assistant is different to that?

BionicRasher

Still Ill wrote: »

Although it'd be nice to be able to use that feature, it's not worth the hassle of having to listen to the irritating American voice.

I actually find the male US voice by far the best.
The uk female voice is just annoying.

I have always thought of an AI robot to be male. Dunno why

ForestFire

Our GH's answer in us voice for most normal things but switches to uk for the weather.

I assumed this was due to the location of were the weather report was for (uk closest to us) and possible the source of the weather (uk met?)