assistant.event.OKGoogle starter just doesn't seem to work

[detetlow]

I've tried creating some really simple scripted Home automations using the starter:

starters:
- type: assistant.event.OkGoogle
eventData: query
is: test phrase

and a simple action to turn a light on with no Conditions...

But when I try to trigger them using the test phrase with Gemini on my Pixel, it recognises it's supposed to start a routine/automation ("Okay, starting your routine" and "You used a command to start an automation that can be edited in the Home app") but then a second later it shows another message "It looks like there isn't an automation set up for that yet". Which is completely contradicting itself - and nothing further happens. Nothing shows up in the Home activity tab and I can't see any way to further diagnose this. 

Am I doing something wrong here? I tried switching to using the old Google Assistant on my phone but that did nothing either and didn't generate any messages at all.

Thanks

[DeboraJ]

Hi @detetlow,

Thanks for reaching out to the community! I understand that you've been experiencing some issues with your Script automations. Specifically, when you try to create an automation to turn on a light without conditions, it's not triggering on your Pixel phone when you try to run it. Thanks for letting me know that you've already tried a workaround for this issue! Let me share some information with you.

After checking the information you shared with us regarding the inconvenience with the script automations, I recommend you take a look at our Smart Home Developer Forum. Our specialists on this topic can provide you with a better resolution and steps there. Please take a look!

I hope this helps!

Best regards,

Debora