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Google assistant not understanding pronunciation of device name

chargrill
Community Member

I recently integrated a robot vacuum into google home and I can't make google assistant recognize its name. It's spelled "Cleanu Reeves" with the first name pronounced like Keanu. I have to say "Clean oo Reeves" which ruins it for me.

 

I tried setting a device nickname for it in Home control -> device as "phonetically" as possible (kleeyaw nu reeves) which all text-to-speech programs I've tried pronounce it ALMOST correctly, and I'd think certainly close enough for assistant to pick it up - but no 😞

 

I've read suggestions about teaching google devices to pronounce names of PEOPLE correctly, but can I teach it the name of the device?

 

Thanks!

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JillG
Diamond Product Expert
Diamond Product Expert

Cleanu Reeves 😄s

Share feedback by telling your device to "share feedback" then recording the message. There really isn't a way yet to correct a device name pronunciation like in your vac's name situation.

 

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JillG
Diamond Product Expert
Diamond Product Expert

Cleanu Reeves 😄s

Share feedback by telling your device to "share feedback" then recording the message. There really isn't a way yet to correct a device name pronunciation like in your vac's name situation.

 

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey chargrill,

 

I wanted to check in, and see if you had any questions from here? I would be happy to review, and answer any you may have. 

 

Thanks so much JillG for the helpful post!

 

Best regards,

Jake

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey chargrill,


I want to ensure you are good to go, and everything is working properly. Please let me know if you have any questions from here, as I will be locking the thread in 24 hours due to inactivity. 

Best regards,
Jake

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey chargrill,


It has been a few days since the last reply, and I am going to lock the thread at this time. If you have any questions, please feel free to create a new post. 

Best regards,
Jake

chargrill
Community Member

I've done this now, thanks. Fortunately my mopping robot, Optimus Grime, is easily recognized.