Hi, I been using the Amazon echo for custom announces TTS, but find them slow, or unreliable. Today they were not working, I been trying to connect them again and so far no luck, I had to change the password a few times etc. I tried both Apps, I been using the Alexa app, and today been tried to c…

I have 8 Google mini’s scattered through out the house with the “cast a text to Google” app. There is a slight delay but it works pretty well. [image] Cast a text to Google | Homey Have Google devices speak your text in your language [image]

Hi, In case you didn’t know: You can create speaker groups in the Google Home app, which then can be added to Homey as Chromecast “device”. This makes the sound / speech pretty well in sync, and you only need to use one flow card, the one for the group “device”.

Thanks for the info. I created several groups depending on the specific text and where I want it announced. All speakers are in sync. Thanks again!

Hi, Do you find the connection reliable? I need to see if I can find the google mini. I was trying to not keep adding more cloud based devices but it seem the local ones are limited or way more expensive for TTS. I just tried again and cant connect the Alexa to homey dont know what is going on.

There’s 2 Alexa apps and an Alexa integration. With which one(s) your devices don’t seem to connect?

It’s very reliable. I think I’ve had to restart the app just once in the 6 months I’ve had my homey Pro. I picked up three of my Google mini’s at a thrift store for less that $5 each. For that price I could take a chance if they worked or not. To my surprise, all three did.

I started using the Alexa app. And noticed it stopped working, did the restart app, then got the Red triangle icon on the echo devices card. Tried pairing it again and so far is not working it seem that is not finding my account I have to keep entering my email and dont seem to work. I then downl…

oh wow that is a good price for the minis for announcements. even in ebay the Sonos speaker are at least $100+ I guess I would see if I find some google mini in ebay for a discount, but I would prefer not depending on API or tokens, I think that the problem I been having recently with Amazon Alexa…

Did you use .com to connect? [image] Gibt es z. Zt. Alexa Probleme, auch wenn die App korrekt angezeigt wird? Versuch dich bitte mal unter .com, nicht .de anzumelden. Hat bei mir bisher immer funktioniert.

Yes, I looked at the configuration and it have .com Poll connection - say 5 min the other two: en-US I am able to get the security code send via text I enter it and then it say We’re unable to verify your mobile number. I do the email and type password and still unable to log in.

Speaker or chime for TTS messages

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Peter_Kawa March 29, 2026, 9:35pm 10

Did you use .com to connect?

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