Automation and Announcements

[Bugwug]

Hi

At various times, Google breaks Automations with their updates - since 2 - 3 weeks ago this has occurred again

My long standing Automations now Announce what they are going to do

Example :6:40am - Play “Beeping Alarm Clock” on Spotify

Speaker is set to DnD (a fix for a previous update)

previously, at 6:40 I would be awoken by the above track

Now, at 6:40 i hear “Got it, Playing Beeping Alarm clock by blah blah blah on Spotify” - then the track

i have tried recreating the script in Google Automation and the now limited GUI, i cannot stop the announcements

What now is the correct syntax or workaround?

Annoying updates….grrr

[DeboraJ]

Hi @Bugwug,

Thanks for reaching out to the community! I understand that you’re experiencing an issue with your automations where, due to a recent update, they are announcing the actions they are going to perform before running the automation. I understand how annoying this situation can be when you’re receiving those announcements. Let me share some information with you!

We understand the inconvenience that this situation causes with your morning alarms and the rest of the automations that you might have. We are always looking for ways to improve our services and products to offer you the best experience. For this reason, we want to hear and learn more about your experience with this update! I invite you to share your thoughts using our feedback form. We will be glad to read them.

Hope this helps!

Best regards, 

Debora