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How-To Create Calendar Events using Google Home

***5/17/2017 - Create Calendar Events is now a native function on GH - Closing Thread**
After installing this profile you will be able to create a Calendar event by saying "OK Google, create event" followed by <the name of event, day or date, and time> using natural, everyday language. This method also allows you to hear back your event before saving it to your Calendar.
Video Demo
Part 1.
1. Download and install the Tasker, AutoWeb BETA (Free), and Pushover apps. Also download the Calendar_Event.prf.xml (you will make use of this file in Part 3).
2. Once you receive the AutoWeb BETA update from the Play Store open AutoWeb and grant all permissions. Select "Your Web Services" then press "OK" and continue granting permissions. Press "Ok" again then select your account and press "OK." Press "No" when asked if you want to Import API's.
3. Select "Browse Web Services" then locate and Import Google Calendar API. Leave all other default settings and exit the AutoWeb app.
4. Open Pushover and create an account (it’s free).
Part 2.
1. Go to IFTTT.com and create the following two applets:
Applet# 1:
a. “This” – Google Assistant channel - “Say a Phrase with a Text Ingredient”
i. Under “What do you want to say?” – Enter “please create event $”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “ok, creating event $ , do you want to save event”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Under “Title” enter “event”
ii. Under “Device” select your device’s name. You can leave, or change, the other default entries according to your preference.
Applet# 2:
a. “This” – Google Assistant channel - “Say a simple phrase”
i. Under “What do you want to say?” – Enter “please save event”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “ok, saving event”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Under “Title” enter “event”
ii. Under "Message" enter "save event"
iii. Under “Device” select your device’s name. You can leave, or change, the other default entries according to your preference.
Part 3.
1. Place the "Calendar Event” xml file in your device’s Tasker/profiles folder (if these folders do not exist then create them).
2. Open Tasker and long-press “Profiles,” then select “Import” and import the xml file from Part 1.
3. Back-out of Tasker to save the profile. Done!
To create an event say:
1. “Ok Google, create event." <followed by the name, date, and time of your event> using natural, everyday language. GH will then read back your event details and ask if you want to save event.
2. Say "Ok Google, save event" to save or, restate your event to make corrections. Enjoy!
**Important**
- Allow for sync time before your Calendar reflects new entries.
- Turn off battery optimization for Tasker, AutoWeb, and Pushover or your device may disable these apps when idle.
- I have found this profile extremely reliable. However if you are very verbose GH will say, "Sorry, I can't add events to your calendar yet." If that happens, condense your event details.
Other Google Home Projects:
- Ask Google Home - Who Called?
- How-To Hear Missed Call and Unread Text Message Reminder on Google Home
- How-To Make Google Home Announce Incoming Calls and Auto-Read New Text Messages
- Google Home - Quick Todoist Update and Recurring Reminder
- Google Home Spotify Alarm
- How-To Reply to Text Message with Google Home
- How-To Have Google Home Read Your Last Text Message
- How-To Send Text Messages via Google Home (Text Any Contact or Ph#)
- How-To Initiate Phone Calls via Google Home
- Google Home - Announce Incoming Notifications
- Start Navigation with Google Home

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How-To Initiate Phone Calls via Google Home

**Updated 5/27/2017**
After installing this profile you will be able to say "Ok Google, call" followed by <the name of any contact or ph#>. Google Home will then make the call from your cell phone and turn on the speakerphone.
Video Demo
Part 1.
1. Download and install Tasker, AutoContacts BETA, and Pushover apps. Also download the Make_Call.prf.xml (you will make use of this file in Part 3.)
2. Open AutoContacts, grant all permissions and allow it to load your contacts (I recommend that you upgrade to the full, paid version or you will only have access to a limited number of contacts).
3. Open Pushover and create an account (it’s free).
Part 2.
1. Go to IFTTT.com and create the following applet:
a. “This” – Google Assistant channel - “Say a Phrase with a Text Ingredient”
i. Under “What do you want to say?” – Enter “please call $”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “ok, calling $ from your phone”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Under “Title” enter “call”
ii. Under “Device” select your device’s name. You can leave, or change, the other default entries according to your preference.
Part 3.
1. Place the “Make Call” xml file in your device’s Tasker/profiles folder (if these folders do not exist then create them).
2. Open Tasker and long-press “Profiles,” then select “Import” and import the xml file from Part.1.
3. Back-out of Tasker to save the profile. Done!
You can now say “Ok Google, call" followed by <the name of your contact>. Your phone will place the call and turn on your speakerphone. Enjoy!
**Important**
- Turn off battery optimization for Tasker, AutoContacts, and Pushover or your device may disable these apps when idle.
Other Google Home Projects:
- Ask Google Home - Who Called?
- How-To Hear Missed Call and Unread Text Message Reminder on Google Home
- How-To Make Google Home Announce Incoming Calls and Auto-Read New Text Messages
- Google Home - Quick Todoist Update and Recurring Reminder
- Google Home Spotify Alarm
- How-To Reply to Text Message with Google Home
- How-To Have Google Home Read Your Last Text Message
- How-To Send Text Messages via Google Home (Text Any Contact or Ph#)
- How-To Create Calendar Events using Google Home
- Google Home - Announce Incoming Notifications
- Start Navigation with Google Home

When I get google home to call someone it calls 9n my phone but dosent put it on speaker and when I click on speaker it goes through my phone speakers not GH.

I was testing for a friend this works perfectly. How do I go about uninstalling all of this to go back to original operation? I've uninstalled all the apps but Google assistant will no longer query from my phone, it won't look up number on web and dial out from my phone. Now it just says it's calling and sits there. When I say OK goggle call xxxx it should do a lookup of contacts or out on web and then dial out. What is calling xxxx but that's it no dialing or lookup is occurring.

bigwill420 said:
I was testing for a friend this works perfectly. How do I go about uninstalling all of this to go back to original operation? I've uninstalled all the apps but Google assistant will no longer query from my phone, it won't look up number on web and dial out from my phone. Now it just says it's calling and sits there. When I say OK goggle call xxxx it should do a lookup of contacts or out on web and then dial out. What is calling xxxx but that's it no dialing or lookup is occurring.
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Delete the corresponding IFTTT applet.

muniz_ri said:
Delete the corresponding IFTTT applet.
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I logged into ifttt site I turn off and deleted the applet. I can now make calls out when the contacts are stored in my phone or in Google contacts. What it still won't do is search online for number and dial out.

That has nothing to do with this hack. You may want to search the Google home forums for help with that.

Closing thread as a native calling function has now been added to Google Home.

Thread closed by OP request.

How-To Reply to Text Message with Google Home

**Updated 3/25/2017**
This profile is most useful when paired with the Auto-Read New Text Messages profile. After listening to an incoming text message, you will be able to say "Ok Google, reply with..."
Video Demo
Part 1.
1. Download and install the Tasker, AutoContacts, and Pushover apps. Also download the Reply_to_Message.prf.xml (you will make use of this file in Part 3).
2. Open AutoContacts, grant all permissions and allow it to load your contacts (I recommend that you upgrade to the full, paid version or you will only have access to a limited number of contacts).
3. Open Pushover and create an account (it’s free).
Part 2.
1. Go to IFTTT.com and create the following two applets:
Applet# 1:
a. “This” – Google Assistant channel - “Say a Phrase with a Text Ingredient”
i. Under “What do you want to say?” – Enter “please reply with $”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “ok, replying with $ , would you like to send this reply”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Under “Title” enter “reply”
ii. Under “Device” select your device’s name. You can leave, or change, the other default entries according to your preference.
Applet# 2:
a. “This” – Google Assistant channel - “Say a simple phrase”
i. Under “What do you want to say?” – Enter “please send reply”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “ok, reply sent”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Under “Title” enter “reply”
ii. Under "Message" enter "reply"
iii. Under “Device” select your device’s name. You can leave, or change, the other default entries according to your preference.
Part 3.
1. Place the "Reply to Message” xml file in your device’s Tasker/profiles folder (if these folders do not exist then create them).
2. Open Tasker and long-press “Profiles,” then select “Import” and import the xml file from Part 1.
3. Back-out of Tasker to save the profile. Done!
To reply to a text message, use the following command format:
1. “Ok Google, reply with <followed by the body of your message>." GH will read back your reply and ask if you want to send it.
2. Say "Ok Google, send reply" to send or, restate your reply to make corrections. Enjoy!
**Important**
- Turn off battery optimization for Tasker, AutoContacts, and Pushover or your device may disable these apps when idle.
Other Google Home Projects:
- Ask Google Home - Who Called?
- How-To Hear Missed Call and Unread Text Message Reminder on Google Home
- How-To Make Google Home Announce Incoming Calls and Auto-Read New Text Messages
- Google Home - Quick Todoist Update and Recurring Reminder
- Google Home Spotify Alarm
- How-To Have Google Home Read Your Last Text Message
- How-To Send Text Messages via Google Home (Text Any Contact or Ph#)
- How-To Initiate Phone Calls via Google Home
- How-To Create Calendar Events using Google Home
- Google Home - Announce Incoming Notifications
- Start Navigation with Google Home

Hi. I noticed that the reply program works correctly only when I initiate a text conversation. I cannot just say "reply with" after receiving and listening to a text from a random person. The reply message will end up going to the last person I initiated a text conversation with. Nothing wrong, just something to keep in mind for whoever is reading this.

Ken L said:
Hi. I noticed that the reply program works correctly only when I initiate a text conversation. I cannot just say "reply with" after receiving and listening to a text from a random person. The reply message will end up going to the last person I initiated a text conversation with. Nothing wrong, just something to keep in mind for whoever is reading this.
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You should be able to use the "reply with $" command after receiving a random text message from any contact or ph#. It works for me each time.

muniz_ri said:
You should be able to use the "reply with $" command after receiving a random text message from any contact or ph#. It works for me each time.
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I wonder if it's because my applets have "Reply with $" where my r is capitalized, but pushover has reply in lowercase under title? I tried changing my 3 options of saying it to lower case "r" and Google replies as if she was actually replying to me. Sounds weird. It wasn't understanding my command, more like a response to my "reply with."

Ask Google Home - Who Called?

**Updated 4/23/2017**
After installing this profile you will be able to say "Ok Google, who called?" and have GH tell you the name or ph# of the last caller.
Video Demo
Part 1.
1. Download and install Tasker, Pushover, AutoCast BETA (you will need the full, paid version). Also download the Who_Called_.prf.xml.
2. Once you have received the AutoCast BETA update via the Play Store, open the app, select "Manage Cast Devices," press +, then select your Google Home.
3. Open Pushover and create an account (it’s free).
Part 2.
1. Go to IFTTT.com and create the following applet:
a. “This” – Google Assistant channel - “Say a simple phrase”
i. Under “What do you want to say?” – Enter “who called”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “hmm, let me check”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Leave the "Title" field blank.
ii. Enter "missed call" in the message field.
iii. Select your device in the Device field. You can customize all other fields according to your preferences.
Part 3.
1. Place the Who_Called_.prf.xml file in your device’s Tasker/profiles folder (if these folders do not exist then create them).
2. Open Tasker and long-press “Profiles,” then select “Import” and import the xml file from Part 1.
3. Back-out of Tasker to save the profile. Done!
To have GH tell you who called say "Ok Google, who called?" Enjoy!
**Important**
- GH must be connected to the same wifi network as your phone.
- Turn off battery optimization for Tasker, AutoCast, and Pushover or your device may disable these apps when idle.
Other Google Home Projects:
- How-To Hear Missed Call and Unread Text Message Reminder on Google Home
- How-To Make Google Home Announce Incoming Calls and Auto-Read New Text Messages
- Google Home - Quick Todoist Update and Recurring Reminder
- Google Home Spotify Alarm
- How-To Reply to Text Message with Google Home
- How-To Have Google Home Read Your Last Text Message
- How-To Send Text Messages via Google Home (Text Any Contact or Ph#)
- How-To Initiate Phone Calls via Google Home
- How-To Create Calendar Events using Google Home
- Google Home - Announce Incoming Notifications
- Start Navigation with Google Home

Start Navigation with Google Home

Before grabbing your phone and walking out the door you will be able to say "Ok Google, navigate to" followed by <name or address of your destination>. When you are in your car, etc., turn on your screen and unlock device to automatically begin navigation.
Video Demo
Part 1.
1. Download and install Tasker, and Pushover. Also download the Navigate.prf.xml.
2. Open Pushover and create an account (it’s free).
Part 2.
1. Go to IFTTT.com and create the following applet:
a. “This” – Google Assistant channel - “Say a phrase with a text ingredient”
i. Under “What do you want to say?” – Enter “please travel to $”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “ok, navigating to $”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Enter "navigate" in the Title field.
ii. Select your device in the Device field. You can customize all other fields according to your preferences.
Part 3.
1. Place the Navigate.prf.xml file in your device’s Tasker/profiles folder (if these folders do not exist then create them).
2. Open Tasker and long-press “Profiles,” then select “Import” and import the xml file from Part 1.
3. Back-out of Tasker to save the profile. Done!
Before you grab your phone and walk out the door, say "OK Google, navigate to" followed by the <name or address of your destination>. Once you are in your car, etc. turn on your screen and unlock device to automatically begin navigation. Enjoy!
**Important**
- Turn off battery optimization for Tasker and Pushover or your device may disable these apps when idle.
Other Google Home Projects:
- How-To Hear Missed Call and Unread Text Message Reminder on Google Home
- How-To Make Google Home Announce Incoming Calls and Auto-Read New Text Messages
- Google Home - Quick Todoist Update and Recurring Reminder
- Google Home Spotify Alarm
- How-To Reply to Text Message with Google Home
- How-To Have Google Home Read Your Last Text Message
- How-To Send Text Messages via Google Home (Text Any Contact or Ph#)
- How-To Initiate Phone Calls via Google Home
- How-To Create Calendar Events using Google Home
- Google Home - Announce Incoming Notifications