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I purchased one of these for my mum.I was so impressed I got one for my self.
 
 * its easier than I thought to pair up a wireless plug and get google to turn it on or off via voice commands.
 
 If i get time i will describe how to do this.
 For now enjoy the following list of commands.
 
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 OK GOOGLE
 STOP / PAUSE / PLAY / CONTINUE / SAY AGAIN
 
 WHAT IS MY NAME
 TELL ME ABOUT MY DAY
 WHAT TIME IS IT
 WHAT IS THE WEATHER TOMORROW
 WHAT IS THE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR : Arrowe Park Hospital
 LETS PLAY A GAME
 BARK LIKE A DOG
 PLAY THE SOUND OF RAIN / THUNDER /BIRDS
 WHAT IS THE LATEST FOOTBALL SCORE FOR TRANMERE ROVERS
 WHAT TIME DOES THE SUN SET
 WHAT IS THE TEMPRATURE TODAY
 WHAT ARE MY APPOINTMENTS.
 
 SET A TIMER : Asks How Long -
 CANCEL TIMER : (The Timer sounds nice and loud on Mini).
 
 SET AN ALARM FOR 5 MINUETS
 WHEN IS MY NEXT ALARM? / CANCEL ALARM
 SET AN ALARM FOR 6PM TODAY / TOMORROW
 
 A reminder is not as loud as a Alarm so don't use for Turing off the oven use a TIMER instead. A reminder would also be sent to your phone.
 
 A reminder is not saved in your calendar. Use Add to Calendar.
 SET A REMINDER (Wait / Will ask Time / what its is)
 Small notice to google MINI,
 Notice sent / on PHONE
 CANCEL REMINDER
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 PLAY MUSIC BY : Susan Boyle				many songs.
 PLAY : Someone to watch over me BY Susan Boyle 	1 song .
 PLAY RELAXING MUSIC
 PLAY RADIO CITY FM
 STOP MUSIC IN 20 MINS
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 ADD TO MY SHOPPTING LIST : Beans
 WHATS ON MY SHOPPING LIST
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 REMEMBER : My car keys are in the top draw.
 WHERE IS : My car keys 	('is' seems to be the KEY word to get this working.).
 FORGET : My Car Keys
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 ADD TO CALENDAR / What's the title : when is the event : what time : Save it ?
 ADD TO CALENDAR / Doctors Appointment :  9am : 5th January.
 
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 There are so many more you can do.
 
 How to set up a google mini ?
 
 Following the instructions.
 1. Download google home to your phone apple & android.
 2. Launch the app.
 3. Train you voice in seconds.
 4. Thats it....
 
 To play music via google play or spotify.
 Update the settings in the Google Home App and select the Music default.
 
 To control lights or sockets via google mini.
 Purchase a compatible plug or similar. These can be purchased from e-bay for about £10 each.
 
 The wireless plug will come with an app, you use the app to connect to the plug via wireless connection using your home wifi to connect and control. Enter you home wifi into the plug app. Once that's done you can then add the device vial the Home app on your phone, and then say "Google Lights off" or this year is was "OK GOOGLE Christmas tree lights ON" and off lol.
 
 Be sure you have a compatible brand.
 
 Enjoy.
 
 If your an echo Dot or the amazon family please start a new Topic.
 
 
 
 
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|   Wiki Master Joined:  Jul 2008 Posts: 14,551 Likes: 34 | 
There's loads of easter eggs as well eg
 ENTERTAIN ME
 
 Same as the Google Allo/Assistance apps for smartphones
 
 
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You can also play music from  YouTube on a tablet once you have paired them up. Don't forget that every command you give it leaves it on your phone. You will have to go to google home on your phone and check My activity.  |  |  |  
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Joined:  Sep 2012 Posts: 99 Enthusiast |  
|   Enthusiast Joined:  Sep 2012 Posts: 99 | 
Just another quick one, my grandchildren had a great time asking it to tell them a joke. That last one should have read play YouTube music from a tablet as an extra speaker.
 
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Ask it how long you have left to live.. or "give me 6 numbers to win lottery" |  |  |  
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| OP   Wiki Master Joined:  Nov 2003 Posts: 21,269 Likes: 4 | 
OK GOOGLE SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY
 The perfect companion if your on your own, its funny give it a go..
 
Last edited by Mark; 19th Jan 2018 11:17am.
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Mark try these   ok google, testing can you rap? what's the meaning of life? do you like iphones? do you know Cortana do you know Alexa (very funny) ok google did you fart (I don't believe I did fart, no, but blame it on me if you want. Although they do say whoever smelled it dealt it.) clean my room can you do my homework what am I thinking right now? (it will freak you out) try it what does the fox say mirror mirror on the wall aren't you little short for a stormtrooper do you want to build a snowman what is love I'm drunk  I'm naked 
 
 
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