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Using a generic Bluetooth speaker?

Hattonr1272
Community Member

I am really just starting to tolerate this whole "Google Home" thing with an enabled speaker that I use in my yard.

Now I got a larger "party speaker" that is NOT Google Home aware, but it connects fine via BT on my phone and plays media without an issue as long as I am NOT using Google Home on my phone. Once I open Google Home and ask it to play  something using the app, it ignores my connected speaker!

I have been thoroughly annoyed with the difficult "automated" configuration, where it searches for devices and can't find them. I seems the more automated, the less things function. Why cant I just add an  audio device that my phone already sees and currently has connected? Have they simply restricted this thing to use of "Google enabled" devices? I am not ready for a complete "Smart Home" simply because of the poor functionality and complexity of simple things like this. I'm starting to think I should just use Spotify and dump the app.

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Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Hattonr1272,

 

Sorry for the late reply. I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help? Please let me know if you are still having any trouble from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further. 

Best regards,
Jake

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Hattonr1272,


I wanted to check in and see if you are still in need of any help with your device? Please let me know, as I would be happy to assist, and answer any questions you may have.

Best regards,
Jake

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Hattonr1272,


I want to ensure you are good to go, and everything is working properly. Please let me know if you are still having trouble, as I will be locking the thread in 24 hours due to inactivity. 

Best regards,
Jake

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Hattonr1272,


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