I’m trying to get mine to work using webcore but having difficulty but not sure where to begin to troubleshoot. I got the DH install and even have a preset assigned. Nothing happens though when I try to make a test piston.
My problem resembles Sergio from earlier in this thread - I’m using all the latest DH from github
a0c41473-eabd-4a41-aac9-84e59ed41489 9:41:45 PM: info Office Speaker_sendUpnpCmd(Play, [InstanceID:0, Speed:1]) to 192.168.1.123
a0c41473-eabd-4a41-aac9-84e59ed41489 9:41:45 PM: info Office Speaker_sendUpnpCmd(SetAVTransportURI, [InstanceID:0, CurrentURI:https://s3.amazonaws.com/smartapp-media/polly-tts/salli/test.mp3, CurrentURIMetaData:]) to 192.168.1.123
a0c41473-eabd-4a41-aac9-84e59ed41489 9:41:45 PM: info Office Speaker_playTrackAndResume(https://s3.amazonaws.com/smartapp-media/polly-tts/salli/test.mp3, 0, null) on Sundbaar
Sort of agree. But the barking dogs are fun, especially with people visiting (dogs locked in other room). If you do not have an alarm, I guess a notification that someone has entered the front door key may be useful. Time to get rid of incriminating displays (i.e. birthday/anniversary gifts) before sig other gets into room.
I also find the weather forecast helpful. Get up, turn on devices (with Alexa turn on Wake command), three minutes later, the weather forecast broadcasts on my speaker while I get ready. (of course, I could just ask alexa for the weather - but what fun is that.)
But since a significant core seems to want TTS, I will continue to support. I will change the installation for TTS and non-TTS install - especially since the TTS support makes install more difficult.
Currently direct TTS input is not supported in the firmware. I will add today and tomorrow, but will need to figure a way to test the functions.
Note that there is no capability within SmartThings for TTS (only Audio Notification). I will have to create custom commands based on the Sonos implementation. (SmartThings rely on Applications to generate the audio from the text then forward to the device using the Audio Notification capability.)
Often available on Amazon for less than 100US refurbished. Are single channel. Some use two as a stereo. Some group to provide same sounsstream around house.
Update. Refurb today available on Amazon for $80US.
However, I am still working. TTS used to work on my Soundbar. Something has changed.
I have figured out an alternative TextToSpeech engine for the Soundbars that works. Some kinks to work out, but hopefully within a week will have code updated. At update, you will have to create a free account that is limited to 350 messages / month (can buy more). Instructions will be included.
I will also include the capability to select the language for the Soundbar TTS and the voice for the Speaker TTS for each device. Eventually, will have new custom command to modify language or voice at execution time.
No hype. Before I posted status, I already had the base completed and working. I still have to fully test, modify installation instructions for the new install, write upgrade instructions, document the tts API, and finish the custom smart app that replaces Speaker Companion and will work with both the Soundbar and Speaker.
Somewhere in there, I need someone to test the TTS with WebCore.
I am also certain I can provide an at-execution voice selection that should be callable from WebCore (new custom command).
