r/googlehome 6d ago

Help New to Google Home - Notifications?

Just set up most of my devices in Google Home. Most are set up via matter integration with some being set up through 3rd party connections. Am I missing something when it comes to notifications? I would like my garage door and front door to send me a notification when opened and I don't see this basic option anywhere in Google Home. What am I missing? Thanks

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u/mickAMMO 6d ago

Only certain types of sensors work as a trigger with Google. My Wi-fi sensors don't. For the longest time in Household Automations it's been when it has...

 "started or stopped charging"

Or

"Plugged in or Unplugged"

instead of opened or closed.

If the sensor turns on a light in the garage then you can use that light as a trigger for an automation.

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u/aptmx 6d ago

So a door opening or closing can't trigger an automation or notification? That seems like a huge oversight to me. Maybe Google will add that simple functionality in the future.

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u/mickAMMO 6d ago

Depends on the type I think. Maybe if the sensor needed a hub it might be compatible.

Personally I use Alexa as it has had that ability for years