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Problem with NodeRed and Google

lthomdc — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:52:33 GMT

Hello my developer friends, I am new to the developer section and I want to establish a connection between Node-RED and my Google Home. I have no idea how to go about it, and I want to communicate directly with Google without using services like Nora or Hardill. I am open to any possible ideas. I need to mention that I am using an automation system, so it's a local installation running in a container (Docker), and I am connected to the internet. Today, the question I have is: can I use a webhook and an HTTP In node in Node-RED to handle requests from Google Home, such as turning on the lights or opening the blinds? Thank you, my friends! See you soon!

Re: Problem with NodeRed and Google

sipriyadarshi — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:32:31 GMT

Yes, this is doable. As a starting point you can make use of the washer codelab available publicly.
One caveat here is that you will need to write your own backend implementation. Instead of firebase and cloud implementation and functions you will need to make use of node-red compatible functionalities.

Re: Problem with NodeRed and Google

lthomdc — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:03:31 GMT

Hi there,
Thanks for your reply. I'll give it a try and get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks in any case. LT

Re: Problem with NodeRed and Google

BruceEmsworth — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:52:20 GMT

Did you get anywhere with your project?

I would like to do something similar. My project is to take the input from my Nest Doorbell and get NodeRed to generate an MQTT message and I will use that to drive an 8266 to drive a buzzer.

I have been looking at SmartNORA who have a Doorbell node, but it doesn't have an output!

And Hardill who doesn't have a doorbell node.

I am still examining both possibilities ....

Regards

Bruce