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Turn down Assistant volume on Sonos One?

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G
Userlevel 1

That's correct, but then you gain the ability to lower the volume on that one specific device which is not a part of Sonos. I chose a Nest Hub as the default media output and turned down the volume on that device. No more screaming. 

S

By the way, I found a workaround: in the Sonos app under Settings>Services>Google Assistant>your room>Google Assistant Settings>Default Media Output> and just choose something quiet. 

That only changes the default speaker for music output. It doesn't change the volume of the VA

G
Userlevel 1

By the way, I found a workaround: in the Sonos app under Settings>Services>Google Assistant>your room>Google Assistant Settings>Default Media Output> and just choose something quiet. 

G
Userlevel 1

If there is no solution to this screaming assistant bullsht, these fancy shmancy speakers are going right back to the store. 

S

We're in luck.
Just found this at 9to5Google

https://9to5google.com/2019/07/20/google-home-assistant-volume/

Doesn't apply to the Sonos One speakers.

S

Such a nightmare, last one awake in my family and headed to bed "Okay Google, turn everything off" cue incredibly loud voice assistant "OKAY! TURNING OFF THREE LIGHTS!"

Everyone in the house now wide awake.

A
Userlevel 1

+1

 

Absolutely ruining my Sonos experience. Wakes the whole house up when I try to use it.

0

Yep I'm in on this too, first thing really early in the morning. I've removed it and added it to see if there was a setting there .. nope

 

N
Userlevel 1

Same request here. The voice of Assistant is too loud compared to classical music for instance. It’s not pleasant to use. 

J

+1 from me too. Installed Assistant today after waiting months for it to arrive in my country. I’ll be disabling it soon because of this. I have my nest doorbell connected to my google assistant! Scared the hell out of me!

C

I just want to support this request, but for the Move. Assistant volume is often much louder then music.

A
Userlevel 1

I use google assistant a lot on my Sonos. It is frustrating that I couldn’t find a setting or toggle the sound of the voice or mute it. When I play soft music at night, the assistants voice is so intrusive.

R
Userlevel 4
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Unfortunately, this is a Google Assistant Issue so we should be asking them. They seem to have something coming down the pipeline but who knows how long it will take to actually have it working.
N
I would very much like this feature as well!
D
Userlevel 1
I'd like to add my voice to this request as well. The volume differential isn't too bad if you're listening to pop music on Apple Music or the like, but classical music on IDAGIO tends to be much quieter, and Google Assistant is extremely loud in comparison.

Just a little slider in the SONOS app would be nice (bonus points if GA could pay attention to the noise level in the room and respond accordingly.. but I'll be happy with a simple slider!)
R
Userlevel 4
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ah man... this is disappointing.

I did not even think about it before posting the link.
The Google assistant settings for Sonos is in the Sonos app and unfortunately I do not see the equalizer settings there.
M
Userlevel 2
Does anybody see the Equalizer settings for their Sokos One? I couldn’t find them and I have the latest version of Google Home for iOS as listed in article.
R
Userlevel 4
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We're in luck.
Just found this at 9to5Google

https://9to5google.com/2019/07/20/google-home-assistant-volume/
M
Userlevel 2
Yes I would like to +1 being able to turn down the Google Assistance voice volume. It's very jarring. Almost tempted to return my Sonos One now.
L
Userlevel 3
Also would love to see the option to turn down Google Assistant's voice volume. Quite annoying to be listening music at a reasonably loud volume and then have GA shout responses back at you. Totally agree with OP
R
I turned off Alexa for this reason. Hope the team will fix it soon.
Ryan S
Userlevel 7
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I'll make sure your voice is heard with the team. It's not the first request for a similar feature from the community. I don't have any details as to if it'll happen, but I'll make sure the team knows people are still asking.
Mark good posts by pressing the like button, and select the best answer on questions you've asked to help others find solutions.
K
Userlevel 3
I agree. Ruins the experience. Should be adjustable.
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