okay, here’s a breakdown of the Google Home Routine updates, based on the provided text. I’ll categorize it for clarity:
I. New Triggers (What can start a Routine)
* Media playback: Routines can now be triggered by when media is playing.
* Volume Level: Routines can be triggered by changes in volume.
* Smart Appliance State: Routines can be triggered by the state of supported smart appliances:
* Running
* paused
* Stopped
* Error
II. New Actions (What a Routine can do)
* Device Control:
* Turn specific devices on.
* Turn specific devices off.
* Security:
* Arm the security system. (Disarming is not yet supported).
* blinds:
* Open blinds.
* close blinds.
* robot Vacuum:
* Pause the robot vacuum.
* Resume the robot vacuum.
* Dock the robot vacuum.
* Smart Appliance Control: (Supported on select devices – see below)
* Start smart appliances.
* Stop smart appliances.
* Pause smart appliances.
* Resume smart appliances.
* Smart Bulbs:
* Stop light effects on smart bulbs.
III. Notable Notes/Limitations
* Appliance Support: Smart appliance control (start/stop/pause/resume) is currently supported on:
* Washers
* Dryers
* Coffee Machines
* Appliance support (Not supported): It is not currently supported on:
* Smart Ovens
* Robot Vacuums
* Robot mops
* Future Updates: More triggers and actions are planned for the future.
In essence, Google is expanding the capabilities of its Routines to be more responsive to what’s happening in your home, notably with media and appliance usage.