so... what can we do with chromecast integration?

The child devices are created automatically by the app. Just look in your list of Devices and you should see them in the list. Then use these devices in your automations. I have never tried to make them play a specific mp3. Looms like @Ryan780 has provided the instructions earlier... …

And that would he a wonderful feature to have. But I don't think that an entire reworking of the architecture of the hubs TTS is warranted since @bptworld has a solution that should work for you, correct? My point is, that is a very particular feature that would be useful to a small subset of the u…

Hi Guys, It was just a product improvement request, didn't think it would start such a long thread😁. It is a shame that it has been dismissed as niche. There are a lot of features of the hub only used by small groups but isn't that the point of hubitat? a product that is ultra flexible and can be …

[image] mhutchy: It was just a product improvement request, didn't think it would start such a long thread Hey it was a good request and you never know if you don't ask. Don't let other members discourage you from putting ideas out there. I have seen more than one request filled simply cuz st…

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know how to change the chromecast's volume from RM? Chromescast device has a setvolume command but I can not see how to access it from RM. I would like to be able to change the volume dependant on the urgency of the message and Day / night mode If not I can write my own …

[image] mhutchy: Does anyone know how to change the chromecast's volume from RM? Within Rule Machine 3.0, you can now utilize "Custom Actions" as part of your True or False action sections. If you select "Custom Action", you will be presented with the option to select a device (e.g. your chr…

[image] mhutchy: I would like to be able to change the volume dependant on the urgency of the message and Day / night mode Follow Me can do this too.... :wink::sunglasses::upside_down_face:

You could do a series of simple conditions to facilitate that.

Hi @ogiewon , Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately google mini doesn't reliably take any notice of the custom action from RM unless it is preceded by a refresh(). so for those who want to change the volume through RM, this is what is needed: [image]

[image] mhutchy: so for those who want to change the volume through RM, this is what is needed: That's helpful, thank you!

Ok, I'm lost. I wen to create Custom Command and I can't find anywhere to add this. This is all I see in create custom command [20190619_225751] [20190619_225732]

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