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Using the family bell sound on a google routine

mishmatta — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:15:47 GMT

Since Family bell is being discontinued, I use family bells for alarms. What gets the attention is the music.

When I create a routine, it allows me to use music, but how do I use the chime sound from the family bell, or something similar, so that it just plays a jingle sound while announcing something.

My family Bell:
Time To Wake Up
Jingle Plays while this is said automatically

Routines:
Announce "Time To Wake Up"
Play music "wants to play a song on spotify or youtube music". I don't want a full song. I just want a musical jingle to catch my attention to wake up! The words said once will not wake me up.

If I choose a song, the routine goes like this:

Time To Wake Up
Ok, playing "song name" on spotify now

I just want a notification sound to play while my announcement is made so I don't sleep thru it!

Re: Using the family bell sound on a google routine

SmartHomeH-TAGS — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:24:19 GMT

• Add Action

• Get info and Reminders

• Play a delightful chime (before or after announcement)

If you had Alexa you would be offered numerous different sounds to choose from.

Re: Using the family bell sound on a google routine

mishmatta — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:50:03 GMT

Unfortunately, that doesn't work.

It says "I looked for a delightful chime, but either it's not available or can't be played right now"

Re: Using the family bell sound on a google routine

SmartHomeH-TAGS — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:39:02 GMT

You're not using Gemini (AI), are you?

Are you set to US English in Assistant Settings- Languages?

Re: Using the family bell sound on a google routine

mishmatta — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:26:43 GMT

Gemini is not an option yet on my home app. I have it on my phone.

US English in Assistant settings - Languages. Yep.

Re: Using the family bell sound on a google routine

elainamae — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:42:31 GMT

I have this same question! Hoping someone has ideas

Re: Using the family bell sound on a google routine

mishmatta — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:25:59 GMT

Found it - @SmartHomeH-TAGS was correct, just needed to play around a bit to find it.

Here's some screenshots (I'm visual lol)

So add a routine and choose whatever starter you want. I chose "a certain time". Then add your first action. In my case, my first action is "Announce: Good morning!". Then I added a second action:

This is what my routine looks like:

I have 3 "delightful chimes" played after "good morning!" and then it tells me the time, then 3 more "delightful chimes".

Hope this helps!

Re: Using the family bell sound on a google routine

SmartHomeH-TAGS — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:23:40 GMT

Have you noticed that Family Bell is still available to utilise in the Google Home app?

Re: Using the family bell sound on a google routine

mishmatta — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 01:06:33 GMT

yes! i don't know when its gone, but its still there for now.

Re: Using the family bell sound on a google routine

elainamae — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:41:21 GMT

I noticed this too!

Re: Using the family bell sound on a google routine

elainamae — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:41:42 GMT

Thank you!! This is so helpful