***12/15/2017*** The method below has been replaced with the following improved method: Text Messaging with Google Home and AutoVoice
**Updated 5/27/2017**
After installing this profile you will be able to say "OK Google, text <name of any contact or a ph#>" followed by "message" then <the body of your message>.
Video Demo - 1
Video Demo - 2
Part 1.
1. Download and install the Tasker, AutoContacts BETA and Pushover apps. Also download the Send_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 text $”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “ok, text $ , would you like to send this message”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Under “Title” enter “text”
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 message”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “ok, sending message”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Under “Title” enter “text”
ii. Under "Message" enter "send"
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 "Send_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 send a text message, use the following command format:
1. “Ok Google, text <name of your contact> "message" <followed by the body of your text message>." GH will read back your message and ask if you want to send it.
2. Say "Ok Google, send message" to send or, restate your message to make corrections. Enjoy!
**Important**
- You must say the word "message" after you state the name of the contact to message and before you state the actual message body! The Tasker profile identifies the word "message" as the "splitter/separator" between the name of your contact or ph# and the body of your text message.
- 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 Initiate Phone Calls via Google Home
- How-To Create Calendar Events using Google Home
- Google Home - Announce Incoming Notifications
- Start Navigation with Google Home
**Updated 5/27/2017**
After installing this profile you will be able to say "OK Google, text <name of any contact or a ph#>" followed by "message" then <the body of your message>.
Video Demo - 1
Video Demo - 2
Part 1.
1. Download and install the Tasker, AutoContacts BETA and Pushover apps. Also download the Send_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 text $”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “ok, text $ , would you like to send this message”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Under “Title” enter “text”
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 message”
ii. Under “What do you want the Assistant to say in response?” – Enter “ok, sending message”
b. “That” – Pushover channel - “Send a Pushover notification”
i. Under “Title” enter “text”
ii. Under "Message" enter "send"
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 "Send_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 send a text message, use the following command format:
1. “Ok Google, text <name of your contact> "message" <followed by the body of your text message>." GH will read back your message and ask if you want to send it.
2. Say "Ok Google, send message" to send or, restate your message to make corrections. Enjoy!
**Important**
- You must say the word "message" after you state the name of the contact to message and before you state the actual message body! The Tasker profile identifies the word "message" as the "splitter/separator" between the name of your contact or ph# and the body of your text message.
- 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 Initiate Phone Calls via Google Home
- How-To Create Calendar Events using Google Home
- Google Home - Announce Incoming Notifications
- Start Navigation with Google Home
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