Possible to block a certain commend?

[Martynt74]

I will regularly just say "Hey Google, Play Music" Usually this just picks up where i left off, which is perfect.

However quite often recently on a Google Home mini in my office it seems to ignore the end of my command and starts playing music by the band "Muse". 

The first time it did this it was annoying, but i dealt with it. Now however it seems to happen ~50% of the time unless i am very specific and speak very slowly and deliberately. 

With Amazon, i'm sure there used to be a way to correct the command from within the app, but even when in the "My Activity" section i don't seem to be able to do anything like that.

I'm wondering if there's a way to block the command "Play Muse"? Or maybe i just need to create a routine where if it hears "Play Muse" it plays something else?

[GarrettDS]

Hi Martynt74,

Thanks for reaching out, I'm so sorry for the late response. I don't like starting with the same song as well, so I understand your concern. I would be more than happy to help look into this situation. Let's get this issue resolved! First, I have some quick questions to get a better understanding.

• What is your default music service set to? 
• Are you playing music from a playlist? (liked songs, X playlist, etc.)
  • Whenever I ask Google to play my X playlist, it always starts with the same song, so you may be having the same situation. 
• Is this a new issue? Did your device play a different song each time before?

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Best regards, 

Garrett DS

[frances]

Hi there,

It's been a few days since we have heard from you. Just checking, were you able to see GarrettDS' response above? Please keep us updated, we're here to help!

[Martynt74]

Hi Guys

Sorry if i wasn't clear. It's not that my requests are starting with the same song. I don't mind that and often get around it by saying "Shuffle music by X" rather than "Play music by X"

The issue is that the google home will mis-hear me and pick up "Play muse on spotify" instead of "Play music on spotify" so misses the last syllable of Music.

If there was a way to just ban the phrase "play muse" then if the google ever heard that it could say it's an invalid command and i could repeat the correct input phrase.

[Martynt74]

Otherwise, is it an option to create a routine where "Play Muse" activates a routine where it just plays music. That would work.

(If you weren't aware, there is a band called Muse which is what is being picked up)

[frances · Accepted solution]

Hi Martynt74,

Thank you for your patience! 

Unfortunately, there is not a way to block commands. 

If possible, next time your device plays Muse instead of Music, could you please send in feedback? It will help our team further look into this issue. 

For now, I recommend you asking your device "Play Spotify" or your preferred music provider. I just tested the command, and my device was able to play my music with no issue. Thanks again!

[Martynt74]

Saying "Play Spotify" works perfectly. Thanks!

[GarrettDS]

Hey folks,
It looks like we have come to a solution so I'm going to be locking this thread. If you have any other concerns or questions, please feel free to create a new thread.

Have a great day.
Garrett DS