Google Home Automations are now 100x BETTER!

I set up home automation ideas using ONLY Google's new script editor. Let's see what I can do!
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0:00 Intro
0:19 Warning light
1:12 Motion off disable
2:37 All in one!
3:27 Air circulation
4:04 Package reminder
4:52 Pause TV
5:25 Sync all lights
6:00 Vacuum right time
6:51 Script editor shortcomings
7:42 Yet another assistant battle
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The Author Never Dies by Nihilore
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (vocal) by The Green Orbs
The End by EVA
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[@SmartHomeSolver]

The real question is: will this make any of you switch to Google, or do you think they will just kill this off? 🤔

[@aleesjaved]

google’s privacy isn’t the best….

[@nolanhitchens]

No, because I think Google as a company should be broken up into little pieces that then should be dumped in the deepest ocean. I would rather spend by money on a worse product than give it to Google.

[@maximemichel]

Just made the switch to Alexa solely based on the response time for device commands. My Google devices take 8 to 10 seconds to respond, whereas Alexa takes 1 to 2 seconds at most...

[@skawteo]

I know Google is cloud and all, but if this would run regardless of internet connectivity, I would consider it as my primary system. Home assistant is awesome, but it has grown too complicated, and new updates break functionality that I don't have time to fix. Consistency is key. Google isn't known for that either.

[@porcodomal]

Problem for me is them still not working with presence motion sensors from tuya. Temp and humidity also are always buggy.

[@TechWithBrett]

I knew Google would do it. I've only raised 4 children in the time it has taken them to catch up but it's great to see them finally progressing!

[@speedracer9132]

Well this is frustrating, I just bought a bunch of echo’s to switch my home over away from google 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@SmartHomeSolver]

😂 They definitely took their sweet time!

[@notureaveragemiss]

@@speedracer9132 I tried out one and found it wasn't any better at listening/understanding me. What made you try to switch?

[@morells09]

@@speedracer9132damn that’s rough… Amazon is not where you wanna be today if you’re investing in your smart home

[@cooliipie]

Still no way I could switch back after moving over to SmartThings. Especially since SmartThings can do automations based on an individual's location instead of just "everyone" home/away!

[@StanRain]

The only thing better than the new script editor is how hilariously relatable your family dynamic is! Even the AI is arguing with each other; just like having more kids in the house, except they're digital and they control your robot vacuums. 🤣🤣 Love these videos, and yes, I've been dying for Google to finally release this to us! I do hope that one day, they will finally let us take basic to moderate operations and automations OUT OF THE CLOUD.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

😂 Thanks! And I’m with you about hoping they take it out of the cloud someday.

[@jonpferreira]

Now only if google would automate displaying the doorbell feed on Chromecasts when someone rings the bell.

[@SL-vs7fs]

“I have nobody to yell at.” Why does that resonate? 😂😂😂

[@CityLifeinAmerica]

The kids saying boring throwing the package was gold. Love these videos!!

[@awstott]

Love the assistant wars in your videos. They just top off a great video.

[@discodogge]

So glad you keep doing the silli bits at the end they are awesome. Great video too with really good ides

[@TheHellis]

I really like your idea on motion = 95%. That is a really good idea even in Home assistant. It makes it a lot easier there too

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! Yes these ideas could be implemented on any platform. Just showing what Google script editor is capable of.

[@sasankej]

I fail to see the point here. If you have to press a smart switch to by pass a condition of a motion sensor automation to keep a light from not switching off, might as well used a dumb switch in the first place. This doesn’t make any sense to me.

[@TheHellis]

@@sasankej sure, but most of the time the automatic lights is enough. If you just walk in to the kitchen to unpack that you bought or to take a drink then the automatic lights will be enough. Only when you know you might be standing still do you need to actually turn the lights on.

[@jacobgame2757]

My solution is everyone already wears smart/hybrid watches and normally has their phone on them. All these devices emit a signal. If the signal gets high enough then it means they are in the room. There is also room counting devices for door ways that would work pretty well but they are a lot more expensive

[@sasankej]

@@TheHellis well true, I agree. PIRs don’t work in the lounge when you’re seated on your couch though just as Reed’s video showed. FP2 is a decent product that addresses this, but it’s expensive, and at times annoying as it detects ghosts or doesn’t really acknowledge that you’ve left the room about 1 out of 5 times. Firmware updates haven’t been helpful. But for a person who enjoys writing conditional codes, yes, Reed’s idea is quite nice.

[@MichaelBTech]

This is amazing! Just discovered your channel for the first time after I search Google Home Scrip Editor ideas. Thanks for making this content!

[@DavidB1124]

Lol the motion brightness solution is funny as hell. "Use a regular switch" lmao

[@amuthanr]

The automation based on brightness can be easily be done with scripts in Siri automation. I wrote a script to set the lights to 100% when motion detected and when no motion detected for 3 mins, it sets the brightness to 90% which reminds the person to move slightly. It then waits for another 60 seconds to check if motion detected and if it does, set it back to 100% and if not, turn off the light. Works perfectly in the bathroom 😊

[@Daemondin]

Interesting to use light colors as virtual switches, very creative! I use Google home speakers, but do all automations in home assistant.

[@jefsolis]

Wow I'm part of the preview program and I just found out today this was already available. Thank you. I'll start coding now

[@pharmdiddy5120]

Schedules never work for us but I love the ceiling fan automation and the package reminder!

[@CJ-ep7tg]

can't wait to learn some home automation scripts. Its hilarious that you essentially fixed your motion sensor light problem by basically turning the light switches back to normal switches 🤣

[@stevea6131]

Love the no motion detection one - really clever! Using lights to store state is smart 😀

[@austinsmith3808]

That “I have no one to yell at” really hit different

[@NateBraska]

I was hoping you'd make a video about this. After doing several azure pipeline stuff for work with yaml files I was pretty happy they added this. Though I agree it's currently a lot of manually searching or guess-and-check the functionality. I'm currently trying to work around the fact that the Roborock S7 doesn't have "routines" like the newer Q and MaxV lines. I was hoping this would add looping to enable polling-based scripting of rooms 1-2, empty bin, rooms, 3-4, empty, etc. There's also not much for the Roborock Google API minus the voice commands. Any suggestions for controlling Roborock beyond the basic Start/stop?

[@jamesmonahan7872]

being well entrenched in Apple and Amazon already I doubt I would switch. My home does what I need it to do effortlessly without google. And a good portion of my routines work locally so I am not relying on cloud too much. But I do hope Apple and Amazon pay attention and add more features. I thinks this is a great thing for smart home technology. Love the ending. I am glad to see you can get the whole family involved and looks like you are having fun doing it. Thank you Reed

[@twizshiz]

I love your videos, but this one is the best. Lots of comedy and good points. I will implement a few ideas in my Home Assistant.

[@darshansheth3853]

Love the humor ❤ and the little actor!

[@BarnBytes]

Great video - I'm loving the new script editor!

[@KyleFN]

Damn, I've been waiting for something like this since I first started on my Google Home.

[@technithusiast]

“Great, I have no one to yell at” 😂😂

[@EsotericArctos]

Sounds like Google is acatchign up to Home Assistant automations. The multiple automations in one, liek the "choose" action in HA, sounds like a great thing. This is something a lot of people would have been waiting for, especially those who like to tinker a little bit. Is the script editor in Google using a YAML style language? It looks very similar to YAML in Home Assistant from the few screens I saw in the video.

[@metoo7587]

Google is notoriously known to launch innovative new things, just to abandon them relatively shortly thereafter, unless it produces an interesting income stream, directly or indirectly. Whilst Home Assistant is free, non-cloud (if you wish) and 100-times more flexible, advanced and - fun 😄

[@kurtcrean]

You just have my dream home, love it! Maybe one day...

[@TristanBurgener]

Spouse approval rating is perfect. It really matters lol

[@sinc3re1ydan]

Instead of turning on a random light to represent visitor mode. Use a virtual switch. I use Google Home and Smart Things together. Smart Things has the ability to make virtual switches, which is great for storing data like visitor mode on or off. 6:38

[@cooliipie]

Very interesting but seems way too complicated when it's not built into the Home app.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

It is in the Home app for Android devices. Not sure why it's not available for iOS yet. Or you can access it in the browser which is easier for typing.

[@cooliipie]

@@SmartHomeSolver Oh, not easy to find but I found it hidden away. Now if I can figure out the coding.

[@vittomurner3467]

Your a legend i love the info and the funny antics 😂😂😂you make my day😅

[@heybravo23]

Informative and entertaining! Very good content.

[@fishwasherr]

the script editor is amazing with the gemini auto script writer integration!! its fun to mess around with it like that :)

[@Diddz]

this channel in a nutshell: 1) HYPE! NEW SMART HOME THING TO USE 2) overview and how to use 3) COMEDY GOLD FOR OUTRO love it

[@MicahFunk]

Your ending was awesome 😂😂😂

[@user-rd9kb6ox1v]

Another great one!!👍

[@sanmeghthokade2132]

One thing still lacking is prompt-based automations that Alexa's hass integration provides. Echo can ask things like 'would you like the cinema mode to be activated?' Still waiting for Google to take actions from a response. I'm having both G-Minis and Echos everywhere just for that. :(

[@lucasgiles7613]

love the little personality you gave them 😂

[@noworriesmate_]

That was one of the funniest outros you've done so far, hahaha

[@CplcDesbiens]

Hi. First thank you for your continous info about automation. :-) Quick question: Is the Ring doorbell now compatible with Google Home Automation? If not, what is preferable?

[@cybernessful]

2:10 Hahahaha, let's purchase $500 Google Pixel with stand, smart switch, smart this, smart that, then write a program to... mimic a behavior of a regular mechanical switch. This is GOLD, man, an icon of automation fricks.

[@Damnthissucks]

Now the only thing missing is that WLED integration into Google Home. That would be perfekt😍

[@shadician]

Hmm locking your lights on by tapping the dimmer sure seems like about as practical as a traditional light switch! ;) I'm hoping to use the new Aqara motion sensors for more accurate detection, but we'll see if theyvlive up to the hype...

[@SlackerLabs]

Awesome overview of the changes! But I dont know how your eyes work when you are sleeping, but I mine dont pickup flashing lights when I sleep.... haha

[@Dimmers]

It's great that they are heading in the right direction but are still lightyears behind other systems, EG HA.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I agree. I view it more of a gateway drug into those more advanced systems.

[@notureaveragemiss]

patiently waiting for a way to remind me to put the laundry in the dryer if its been a few hours. I'm using google home so haven't been able to use motion yet (was looking into eve, I think it's finally supported?)

[@freak3dot]

The red light gives me an idea to use a virtual "light" switch in OpenHAB for and automation I've been trying to figure out. My ceiling fan in my living room is HubSpace which is compatible with Google but there is no OpenHAB binding yet. I want the ceiling fan to come on when the thermostat reads a certain temp inside. My thermostat is integrated with OpenHAB (via Infinitude and HTTP binding). I made it accessible to Google too. But, the Google script editor will not work to turn on the fan as a result of temperature change. I actually thought about using Home assistant at one point because it does work with Hubspace. 😳 Anyways the idea is to have OpenHAB turn on a virtual switch and maybe Google will be able to use that in the script editor.

[@freak3dot]

Nope. I tried a switch and a contact. Something about the OpenHAB Google assistant integration does not allow Google to use state starters. It just says not supported by the device.

[@ronm6585]

Thanks Reed.

[@revx]

How did you get it to run an automation when someone comes home? What I set up was "when the door is opened, and nobody is home, turn on the entry light." But if you take too long to come inside, and your status changes before you open the door, the automation doesn't run. How did you get around that?

[@judefontenot4489]

Do you know if you can set up personal routines that are triggered by a smart device when using the script editor?

[@jm-livesportsgaming1285]

Can you suggest a wall mount fit for Google pixel tablet, and make it still be in the dock mode

[@AdamAllingham]

Wondering what contact sensor you used thats compatible with google to create this automation? I have a kid that's sneaking out to watch some IT myself.

[@peiterhardy3535]

Hi Reed, Google user here. Can you do a show on outdoor sensors re: motion sensors(Battery/Solar)at the front of the house and an alert while in the backward? With just using the google app please . Cheers Rooboy from Australia 😊

[@PinoyDIY]

I'll stay with home assistant + node red for my automation. Keep it local and faster response. I can still use google assistant for voice command.

[@jfierstien]

Yup - going to give this a shot. Sure they might kill it off eventually. However, being a battle hardened smarthome user and having gone through the SmartThings kill-off of WebCore and the chaos of groovy to edge driver switch, my goal is to get my house back to where it was a year ago. Google you are a year late but better late than never.

[@meredithd95]

Does this mean we can turn on lights now with Nest doorbell motion? It's always driven me nuts that I can't cause its such a sweet doorbell! I had to put an aqara sensor outside and it just seems so silly when I already have a $200 doorbell that has the capability to detect motions and faces. I don't see it as an option as a starter but can it be done in the script editor?

[@alainpatry]

Q: Is it possible to "lock" a smart powerbar from ever being accidentally turned off by Google commands or routines? I like to control the individual outlets on it but sometimes it seems the entire powerbar gets shut down. "Locking" the powerbar as a unit from turning off, if doable, would prevent this from happening. Can this be scripted?

[@tutacat]

You should use an occupancy sensor instead. Also, visual scripting and local control necessary. HomeAssistant is still better if you have the time to set it up.

[@shobes99]

Do you have a blog post with these automations?

[@JKStudios101]

Since i'm already a huge fan of google and google assistant, i would switch to goggle's smarthome. 😊

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That's an easy decision! 🤣

[@justmio1808]

Hello, are we able to disable automations? I want to stop a series of actions if I have done them in advance at a specific day/instance. Thanks

[@steepsd]

I would really like a system to create the routines using a block programming language (like scratch)

[@paulpereira4004]

I'm curious, if I have a matter device added to Home Assistant, will it also be visible and controllable in google home if I scan the QR code? in other words can I view and control a matter device from both HA and Google Nest/Home interchangeably?

[@Xxshadowman11xX]

Looks like google script editor doesn't support virtual switches yet? That's a little disappointing since you could use a virtual switch instead of toggling a light on or off to "hold" a state of visitor mode for example.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Yes, like I said in the video it doesn’t have virtual switches, so the light is a workaround. It works well but maybe they’ll add virtual switches eventually.

[@haleyfirth]

No joke, when my husband and I bought our new townhome that came with a lot of Amazon stuff, I decided to switch from Google speakers to Alexa speakers. Which was nice cause Alexa had better routines. But if it weren’t for the fact that I plan to start using home assistant, I would probably switch back to google 😅

[@_DROM_]

"Exceptions" is the best in automation

[@alienJIZ1990]

Sad that Google can only just now do this when Home Assistant and Node-Red have been able to do all this for years now.

[@notureaveragemiss]

what motion sensor can I use? Is it only showing up in the script editor? Maybe that's why I missed it...

[@GregoryThompsonIII]

Yesss!!!

[@jonstewart9792]

Maybe this will motivate Amazon to make Alexa more customizable 🤞

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Fingers crossed! 🤞

[@ArthurCapone]

I think amazon has already abandoned this ship.

[@ganny61]

I have an automation to turn on my TV/Chromecast (for Ambient mode art) with occupancy and to turn off if occupancy is not detected for 3 hours. However, if I decide to manually turn off the TV/Chromecast using the remote, the TV/Chromecast immediately turns back on due to motion/occupancy. How can I add a condition for the automation to turn on to not start if I manually turn off the TV/Chromecast unless motion/occupancy is detected in xx or more minutes from the time the TV/Chromecast is manually turned off?

[@lovrorb]

I'm (still) using SmartThings and I managed to integrate something like 90% of all my things and automate with SharpTools. I've integrated everything in Google home, hower it was totally useless since no real automations were available. Does this turn things upside down? Can I automate using Google home pretty much same way I've been using ST?

[@plmpcharisma9686]

Is their a tutorial on all the things you can do ir do you have to trial and error?

[@ivana6141]

Should I invest time in Google new scripts or make to jump to home assistant. I've collected a mix of smart devices and gadgets and going to keep adding more. I'm losing track of everything running alexa Google and smartthings with virtual switches.

[@phillipsobers7592]

never written code before. I'm trying to do the smoke alarm flashing lights. I went to the link you gave but can't figure out how to do multiple lights at once. Can I add multiple lines of devices or how do I do it?

[@Slaipzy]

Hi today i bought a new fan with different modes and a remote control and i wanted to ask if i can build something myself (maybe some kind of new smart remote?) so i can control it with my alexa and add it in automations

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I use BOND to send RF commands to the fan and it works amazing. You only need one device to control all the fans in the house.

[@speedracer9132]

If I want to learn how to work with these scripts, what programming language do I need to learn? I’ve been wanting to take a coding boot camp, this is just the nudge I needed

[@ch12831]

yaml, the same language you would most likely need for Home Assistant stuff

[@speedracer9132]

@@ch12831 thank you!

[@razza83]

What I'd really love to do is have an automation where motion in the AM starts a radio stream on my google speaker in the kitchen. I tried doing this but there doesn't seem to be a way to have it trigger only once. I had to turn it off because it was reloading the stream every time my motion sensor detected me. Anyone have any pointers?

[@abbiehughes486]

I'm liking using google home, but I'm struggling with member of the family turning lights off at the switch which disables them and stops the automation working. Do you have any suggestions? I've got lepro bulbs and am based in the UK.

[@notureaveragemiss]

Also so many of us are using myq which also doesn't work with google home! Desperately need something to remind me to shut the garage door. Forgot way too many times recently and the rain was heavy 😭

[@Thejakegee]

Is this kinda like rule machine in Hubitat?

[@oxdogoxSF]

When flashing the lights is there a restore to the previous state function?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Not that I'm aware of. There are input variables and you might be able to save the light state and then set it back. When I was trying out the input variable functionality it wasn't working the way I was hoping.

[@sweden669]

Hope amazon pick up the slack and steps up it game for alexa routines and stuff...sooner than later

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Agreed! This would be awesome with Alexa routines.

[@Nirvana_115]

Let's Gooooooo!!!

[@jackmattciz]

what fan system are you using to control the fans from google home?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

BOND and I've been using it for about 5 or so years. It works great and it's just one device to control all the fans in the house.

[@djbastoni_au]

Glad I watched til the end hahahaha😄

[@ofirmasked5481]

you could have done all that using home assistant with node red if I am not mistaken.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Yes you definitely could, but the point of this video was to show how powerful the Google script editor is, especially compared to Amazon’s routines.

[@josiespectator]

7:58 This is so true 😂😂😂

[@leonardomarchese3485]

I copied the first script for the warning light, but for some reasons my led don't fade like in the video. I searched for some solution, but didn't find anything. Any suggestion?

[@MarkSmithMCS]

Truly ironic that now it finally has some more pro-level features it has never been less responsive and functional from my experience. You can really see the attention and investment they're talking off it in favor of Bard etc. If it wasn't for the G photos integration, my Nest Hub would be little better than a paperweight

[@tonytango6676]

I will still continue to do all my automations on my Hubitat.

[@esaulpr55]

Can you double click a switch to turn off all the light

[@charleshammatt3969]

I've been trying to figure out the command in script editor to change the lights white temperature. What do I do???? Someone please help😂. I'm hoping to get the lights to be warm white at night to the morning and bright white during the day IF I'm home. I can't figure out what the command is to change the white temperature

[@markkempton4579]

I'm still on Amazon for simplicity (and spousal approval), but I'm clearly shooting myself in the foot with my stubbornness. I still have a bunch of IKEA products I was told were Zigbee compatible that my Echo 4th Gen refuses to see. I'd toss the whole Amazon ecosystem but I have a ton invested in Ring security and we trigger off those sensors all the time. Any suggestions on getting these Tradfri devices working with Echos or do I need to add a third-party ecosystem?

[@SlyFox247]

You have to factory reset the IKEA light bulb. 5 times on/off. After that the light bulb should be addable to the Echo 4.

[@markkempton4579]

@@SlyFox247 thank you. Turns out you also need better batteries. I got it to pair yesterday! Unfortunately, the remotes aren't available to use as a trigger in Alexa, so it was a waste of time. I want to put the buttons around the house to use as switches for lights and routines. I'm playing around with Home Assistant now. I have seen Reed use these buttons to do this, so I'm sure it's possible.

[@SlyFox247]

@@markkempton4579 Glad to hear that the light bulb is working now. I also ordered an IKEA light bulb. I was a little bit worried that it would not work, because of your comment. 😅

[@markkempton4579]

@@SlyFox247 I'm not using the bulbs. I'm using the buttons. I don't do smart bulbs.

[@DaleLefflerCLC]

Can it welcome me home broadcast ("Welcome Home") when my phone connects to the WiFi?

[@freak3dot]

I have one OpenHAB rule that plays an MP3 to announce when someone enters a geofence (owntracks). It also announces when the door opens (Konnected). The OpenHAB app can also set your WiFi SSID as an item. So, you could do this with OpenHAB. And... Most likely many other platforms.

[@AlexShaw]

I have a smart home and love it but I have to say your idea of locking the lights by pressing a button kind of sounds like the same situation I had before a smart home....... You know like a normal light switch

[@jimomalley]

Google kit is nice, but I still don't see applications to control AV equipment. I was a URC certified rep some years ago, but made way more money doing that work in the oil and gas industry (plant automation), without all the client issues, one job last years. But how can I control a audio systems using it as a switch, controlling a TIVO and other stuff. I really don't like the idea of adding all kinds of patch software to cobble things together, it just opens up a lot of issues for maintenance and upgrades. Any ideas? I want to upgrade my home AV, but really don't want to go through the trouble of becoming a rep. I don't want to sell AV, just use it.

[@walkingconifer]

How does this compared to home assistant?

[@3mroak]

Hi! I'm Deaf and has been using smart stuff. There is one thing that has me stumped. I have a Sorenson Relay device for video calls. I can't figure out how to trigger smart lights when the device is ringing. And no, it is not a smart device. Any suggestions?