topic Re: How to delete google automations in Home Automation

How to delete google automations

Schmuttis — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:55:41 GMT

I don't work so have no need for all of the automations that google has loaded in the Home App/Automations like

Commuting home
Commuting to work
Workday
etc.

Having all of these extra automations that I don't use just makes it hard to locate the automations that I've created and use.

Re: How to delete google automations

JillG — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:40:44 GMT

Hi @Schmuttis

Some of the built in automations like Bedtime etc. can't be deleted but you can toggle to deactivate. Always a good idea to send in app feedback for requests or ideas for improvement.

Re: How to delete google automations

Schmuttis — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:18:51 GMT

Hi @JillG

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I do have all of these useless automations disabled but they still clog up my screen, If nothing else, I think there should be a toggle at the bottom of the screen so we could choose to whether to display disabled routines. Disabling really has no effect other than not being able to call an automation and why would I do that anyway since I don't work?

Sorry, not attacking you but the senseless way this has been programmed.

Re: How to delete google automations

JillG — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:12:23 GMT

Totally hear you, I want them gone from my screen as well. X100!

I encourage you to send in app feedback.

Re: How to delete google automations

Schmuttis — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:48:14 GMT

@JillGwould you remove the solution tag please since what I posted is not a solution. I'd rather leave this as an open issue for google to fix. What is the url for app feedback?

Re: How to delete google automations

Yaho — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:11:59 GMT

Make that another who wants to delete stuff we don't need/use!

Re: How to delete google automations

angela8 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:14:48 GMT

Another vote for removing stuff we don't need! Or at least being able to rename it and completely edit it so I can make it my own.

Re: How to delete google automations

kathi0308 — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 03:22:48 GMT

In the Google Home app, I went to an automation I didn't want and hit feedback. I described this issue and asked for them to make it so we can delete pre-programmed automations. Maybe if enough people send the feedback, they will hear us. Maybe.

Re: How to delete google automations

Micklord — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 21:20:25 GMT

To make matters worse the starter commands like GOOD NIGHT are being used by these routines and you can't use them for a real routine you want to design. So I guess we have to use nonsense secret code starters.

Re: How to delete google automations

Jamesgangnc — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:17:20 GMT

Agree, we should be able to delete anything we don't need. I'm retired, I'll never need all the ones related to work.

Re: How to delete google automations

HeySam — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:14:10 GMT

Yes. I need these useless automation deleted from my screen pronto. Its so visually unappealing.

Re: How to delete google automations

Lukas_co — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:05:59 GMT

The idea that google home knows better which automations are displayed is a wtong one. I want to remove all automations that i dont use.

Why would a preset automation not be able to be removed.

To whatever product owner manages the automations: let the user manage their own automations dont force them to use it in a way you think they need it. Because you would be wrong for a large part of the userbase

Re: How to delete google automations

WoWBoB — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:27:57 GMT

The best I could do was number the routines I wanted so they show up at the top. I can ignore the ones down below that. I totally agree not being able to delete them is stupid though.

Re: How to delete google automations

PBarn — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:03:52 GMT

Hope Google is listening. I understand showing how to, but we don’t want clutter. Please help. Number solution is the best workaround until Google fixes this.

Re: How to delete google automations

Swsquish — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:25:29 GMT

Would love to be able to delete unused automations.

Re: How to delete google automations

JeffoC — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:52:44 GMT

Another for removing the clutter.

I'm here now because I am an Alexa user and not happy with the clutter and lately automation has been horrible. Constantly dropping devices, fire cube only responds when it feels like it.

So I figured I would try a Google Home I purchased years ago to try it against Alexa.

But it looks like the same immovable garbage.

Hey Big Tech: If your not going to stop putting garbage in the DEVICES WE PAY FOR, at least allow us to delete or move the crap out of our view.

Can anyone recommend a voice home automation device or app that actually works without the bloat?

Thanks

Re: How to delete google automations

Sheeda — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:43:43 GMT

Another vote for being able to remove pre programmed automations. They’re doing my head in

Re: How to delete google automations

Gaggle — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:06:44 GMT

I want to delete them too but once again Google feel they own my phone and decide what I must have on it. Shame.

Re: How to delete google automations

JVazCarvalho — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:26:26 GMT

I want it removed too, it’s just filling the screen.

Re: How to delete google automations

Rawpine — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:31:31 GMT

Yet another vote for "delete"