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Streaming timer command change

CraigG
Community Member

I used to be able to link commands for streaming and timers. e.g. "Hey Google, stream BBC1 for two minutes". That command worked a treat. However,  Google Assistant has recently started to ignore the time instruction completely.

I now need to give 2 separate distinct commands. 

1. Hey Google, Stream BBC1

2. Hey Google, Stop streaming in 30 mins.

Anything altered in setup I should know about? It's my most common used command around the house and that change is frustrating me no end!!

 

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mejiacruz
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Hi @CraigG!

 

I understand your frustration with the BBC1 streaming and timer commands not working together anymore. That sounds like a real inconvenience, and I apologize for the trouble.

While linking streaming services with timers isn't currently supported, there are a couple of ways we can help improve your experience:

Routines: You can create a custom routine in the Google Home app. This allows you to combine multiple actions into a single voice command. Here's how:

  • Open the Google Home app and tap on "Settings."
  • Select "Routines" and tap the "+" symbol to create a new routine.
  • Give your routine a name like "BBC1 for 30 minutes."
  • Under "When I say," choose a custom phrase to trigger the routine.
  • Under "Add action," select "Play media" and choose BBC1 as the source.
  • Then, add another action and select "Stop media" under "Assistant." Set the duration to 30 minutes.
  • Save the routine. Now you can say your custom phrase, and it will start BBC1 and automatically stop it after 30 minutes.

Voice Assistant Improvement: We appreciate your feedback about linking streaming and timers. Our team is always working to improve the Assistant's functionality. You can let us know directly by providing feedback within the Google Home app. Here's how:

  • Open the Google Home app and tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.
  • Select "Help & feedback" and then "Send feedback."
  • Describe the issue you're facing and mention how linking streaming and timers would be helpful.

We hope these suggestions help! In the meantime, we'll pass your feedback on to the development team for future improvements.

 

Regards,

Josh