How to Use Tasker with Google Home to Automate Your Smart Home

If you're looking for a way to make your smart home even smarter, you might want to consider using Tasker with Google Home. With Tasker, you can create custom voice commands that can be used to automate various aspects of your home, from turning on your lights to adjusting your thermostat.

In this article, we'll take a look at how you can use Tasker with Google Home to automate your smart home. We'll cover everything from setting up Tasker to creating custom voice commands and using IFTTT to integrate Tasker with other smart home devices.

What is Tasker?

Tasker is an Android app that allows you to automate various tasks on your device, such as launching apps, sending texts, and adjusting settings. With Tasker, you can create custom profiles that can trigger specific actions when certain conditions are met. For example, you could create a profile that turns on your Wi-Fi when you arrive at work or one that sends a text message when your battery level is low.

Setting up Tasker

Before you can start using Tasker with Google Home, you'll need to set up Tasker on your Android device.

1. Download and install Tasker from the Google Play Store.
2. Open Tasker and grant it any necessary permissions.
3. Once you're in the app, you'll be presented with a tutorial that will guide you through the process of creating your first profile.

Creating custom voice commands with Tasker

Now that you have Tasker set up, you can start creating custom voice commands that can be used to automate various aspects of your smart home.

1. Open Tasker and create a new profile by tapping the "+" icon.
2. Select "Event" as the trigger and then choose "Plugin" > "AutoVoice" > "Google Assistant."
3. In the "Command Filter" field, type in the voice command you want to create. For example, if you want to create a voice command that turns on your living room lights, you could type "turn on living room lights."
4. Under "Task," tap the "+" icon and create a new task.
5. In the task editor, add the action you want to perform. For example, if you want to turn on your living room lights, you could add the action "AutoHue" > "Lights" > "On" > "Living Room."

Using IFTTT to integrate Tasker with other smart home devices

While Tasker is a powerful tool on its own, you can take things to the next level by integrating it with other smart home devices using IFTTT.

1. Open the IFTTT app and create a new applet.
2. Choose "Google Assistant" as the trigger and then select the voice command you created in Tasker.
3. Choose the action you want to perform and select the relevant smart home device. For example, if you want to adjust your thermostat, you could choose "Nest" as the device and then select the desired temperature.

Conclusion

By using Tasker with Google Home, you can create custom voice commands that can be used to automate various aspects of your smart home. Whether you want to turn on your lights, adjust your thermostat, or launch your favorite app, Tasker can make it happen with just a simple voice command. So why not give it a try and see how it can simplify your life?