topic Re: Cannot save routine - must use voice starter in Cameras and Doorbells

Cannot save routine - must use voice starter

MoP — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:23:02 GMT

I was setting up a routine to turn on the floodlights at sunset. I wasn’t able to save the routine because it required a voice starter. I want to have the lights come on at sunset without a voice command. How do I save the routine without a voice starter?

Re: Cannot save routine - must use voice starter

Steve_B — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:41:47 GMT

I'm having the exact same problem. If the voice command is and "OR" with the sunset time, then it's fine, but if you have to also speak a voice command, it sort of defeats the purpose of controlling the lights at sunset. Hope someone answers this -- I can't find anything.

Re: Cannot save routine - must use voice starter

GreggH — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 08:04:38 GMT

I have the same problem and have been trying everything to get it to work with no luck. Defeats the purpose of having a flood light if you have to remember to turn it on and off every day.

Re: Cannot save routine - must use voice starter

Ponzerelly — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:36:36 GMT

Same problem here. I wonder if Google can add a different trigger besides a voice command. Not much for automation if you have to remember to speak to it.

Re: Cannot save routine - must use voice starter

Steve_B — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:12:05 GMT

I just found this on Reddit, which I never thought to look at until tonight! I'm just going to try it and see what happens: Smart Plug Routines via Google Home App : googlehome (reddit.com)

Re: Cannot save routine - must use voice starter

Ponzerelly — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:54:39 GMT

I'm not sure a smart plug would work for the floodlight since this model comes hardwired as far as I can tell.

Re: Cannot save routine - must use voice starter

Jake — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:22:29 GMT

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