The Sonos custom messages feature is broken. There are at least two other threads that talk about this (see below). @Slagle any more progress on this issue?
Hi, This is a try to work around the TextToSpeach function Problem,
I have created a new function using Google TTS,
Google API is now requesting captcha to use the function, but the parameters here avoid the captcha, I have tested and works fine to me.
Google function have a limit to avoid abuse, but most of common users will have not problems, heavy duty users can be blocked for some minutes
Update:
Google have some problems with several request, they block for some time if you request frequently,
I have found a great service, this service allows free 350 request per day, with almost not characters limit and great quality voice.
You must to register to get an API Key, the register is so easy and you don´t need to answer the email to confirm registration.
http://www.voicerss.org/re…
All,
I am looking to the community for advice. I took the plunge and purchased a Sonos speaker. This is a very solid feeling and sounding speaker, and I was intrigued with the possibility of having voice associated with actions that I already have in SmartThings. I am not much into music any more, so I struggled with justifying the $200 price tag for just a speaker…considering there are VLC and other options for voice.
But, the device is in my home so I thought I would justify it’s existence by some code to utilize it.
My first project is a 4 selection talking alarm clock. Basically, you set the time in 4 different alarms that are both day of the week and mode filtered (i.e. M-F, but not Saturday or Sunday, and only in Asleep mode). Also included is the ability to turn on switches, dimm…