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Is it possible to trigger Google Assistant to say things via 3rd party?

Basically I want to make my Google home device make an announcement when my mail arrives via Domoticz sensor. I know IFTTT can trigger Domoticz via web URL but is there a function to trigger Google Assistant in a similar fashion?
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Medical data IoT communication protocol?

We are considering connecting a medical device into a hospital patient system we are developing. We are based in the EU and must adhere to the EU Regulation on the protection of personal data The most important things for us, is that the data we…
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Raspberry Pi emulate phone Bluetooth stack

I'd like to use my Raspberry Pi to emulate phone Bluetooth stack. I'd like to get it paired with car radio, simulate arriving/outgoing call, simulate SMS and the more alerts/notifications I can manage. Below are some solutions I deepen, useful but…
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Node red MQTT node cannot connect to Azure IoT Hub

I am aware that there is Azure IoT Hub palette in Node-red, which is specifically designed to interact with Azure IoT Hub. I tried that and it worked fine most of the time. However, due to an instability issue I am curious to compare that palette…
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What may cause error Platform not found: sensor.ping?

I am trying to setup a binary icmp sensor to see when my TV is on or off. I have added this to my configuration.yaml # Sensors sensor: #TCL - platform: ping host: 192.168.0.1 and I am getting the following error when I try to check the…
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Multiple Google homes one WiFi

What is the point in assigning your Google home devices to a home? I have 6 Google devices, the Google one with a screen in the kitchen, and 4 dotted around the house. These are all on a home called home. The 6th is in my bedroom but I have set it…
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Philips Hue Bridge resets to factory default after power loss

My problem is the following: I've set up my Philips Hue Bridge and everything works great. After a power failure, the bridge comes back to life but it appears to be reset to factory default settings. I also receive an email from meethue.com: "your…
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How to access internet-connected home when phone moves between LAN Wi-Fi and Cellular?

My 20-year-old home control computer is on my LAN and has incoming port forwards for remote access. My iPhone can access it either way, but I have to stop and think which connection it is using, so which setup to select. If I walk too far out in the…
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Near real-time LAN device status without polling

I must develop an iPhone app to monitor a device. The device is a boat light control system. Using the iPhone app I can control lights on/off. Lights can be turned on/off from the device touchscreen or using the iPhone app. It's important that the…
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Paho MQTT connect() fails ungracefully if internet connection not ready, can't trap the exception

My python script turns on the Raspberry Pi's WiFi and after a short delay tries to connect with Paho MQTT. If the delay isn't long enough, it fails ungracefully. I'm using paho-mqtt version 1.4.1 EDIT: I've added the line that starts status_con =…
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Microchip RN2903: TX/RX distance with internal antenna

My question is about the maximum transmission distance achieved with the Microchip SoC RN2903, only using its internal antenna. I've been doing field tests in urban environments, with this module and a Kerlink gateway Wirnet Station (and The Things…
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Ikea TRÅDFRI gateway

I’m looking into the ikea TRÅDFRI to use with my HomeKit setup but keep reading the gateway requires internet access. What does it need the internet for? Does it need an external service?
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Why does echo dot audio play through my laptop after bluetooth pairing?

I am trying to use echo dot as a bluetooth speaker for my laptop (Fujitsu Lifebook - win7). In the bluetooth devices windows on the laptop I can see and pair with the echo dot, but after pairing I can hear Alexa through the laptop speaker which is…
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MQTT messages hit queued or inflight limits, is it stated somewhere it's the oldest messages that are dropped?

I am learning MQTT in python and the protocol for QOS = 1 and 2. I'm concerned about my Raspberry Pi getting too bogged down, or if there are other unexpected problems at the server. I can see there are limits for queued and inflight messages as…
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Scanning for Device

What kind of technology does the Google Home and Amazon Echo/Dot use when you set up the device for the first time and their respective apps "scan for device" before they're connected to Wifi? I'm trying to implement a similar flow with my device,…
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