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Play Sonos Radio in Bathroom when Philips Hue Light is switched on

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March 3, 2021
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Hi,

I have a Sonos Play One and Philips Hue spots in the bathroom.

I want to be able to autoplay a Sonos Favorite (Radio Stream) whenever the bathroom lights are switched on and of course, when lights are off the music stops.

I can’t seem to find a way. I have a Hue Bridge, Google Assistants (Sonos speakers) around the house. Tried IFTTT and Yonomi with no luck.

Anyone?

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GuitarSuperstar

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Can you set up a routine in the Google Assistant app? I use Amazon Alexa and I have created a routine in the Alexa app so when my daughter pushes a smart button, it plays her “favorites” playlist on Spotify on a specific Sonos speaker.

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John B

I think Hue lights can only respond not trigger, but I would not say I was totally confident of that. You might be able to set up something in IFTTT that triggers both the Sonos and the light. Have you tried that? In fact, I can do that with an Alexa routine, so I would have thought it might be possible in Google Assistant.

Ken_Griffiths

Perhaps see this link:

https://www.hiddenwires.co.uk/products/article/violet-launches-touchscreen-switch-for-hue-and-sonos

I just found the above in a Google search and so can’t comment on its features.

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GuitarSuperstar

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Another option is getting a SmartThings hub. I just tested it by creating an automation for one of my Leviton dimmer switches. When it is switched on, a specific Sonos speaker plays the current song. When it is switched off, the music is stopped. It doesn’t allow me to pick a specific playlist though.

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi

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NissarK84Author

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Can you set up a routine in the Google Assistant app? I use Amazon Alexa and I have created a routine in the Alexa app so when my daughter pushes a smart button, it plays her “favorites” playlist on Spotify on a specific Sonos speaker.

It’s not possible with Google Assistant routines. Tried that already.

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NissarK84Author

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Perhaps see this link:

https://www.hiddenwires.co.uk/products/article/violet-launches-touchscreen-switch-for-hue-and-sonos

I just found the above in a Google search and so can’t comment on its features.

It’s an expensive solution but doesn’t look like a guaranteed solution.

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NissarK84Author

Contributor I

I think Hue lights can only respond not trigger, but I would not say I was totally confident of that. You might be able to set up something in IFTTT that triggers both the Sonos and the light. Have you tried that? In fact, I can do that with an Alexa routine, so I would have thought it might be possible in Google Assistant.

I cannot seem to find a solution for this in IFTTT :(

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NissarK84Author

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Another option is getting a SmartThings hub. I just tested it by creating an automation for one of my Leviton dimmer switches. When it is switched on, a specific Sonos speaker plays the current song. When it is switched off, the music is stopped. It doesn’t allow me to pick a specific playlist though.

I just hoped that I would not have to buy more bridges :(

melvimbe

I think Hue lights can only respond not trigger, but I would not say I was totally confident of that. You might be able to set up something in IFTTT that triggers both the Sonos and the light. Have you tried that? In fact, I can do that with an Alexa routine, so I would have thought it might be possible in Google Assistant.

I would look to get confirmation on what John is saying about Hue lights inability to create a trigger event. If that’s the case, they you simply won’t be able to do this as you wish. You would need to purchase some other device to trigger the event at a minimum. That could be a smart button device or a smart motion detection device. I’ve never had much need for either, so can’t recommend anything. (I use motion detection, but they aren’t smart devices)

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NissarK84Author

Contributor I

I think Hue lights can only respond not trigger, but I would not say I was totally confident of that. You might be able to set up something in IFTTT that triggers both the Sonos and the light. Have you tried that? In fact, I can do that with an Alexa routine, so I would have thought it might be possible in Google Assistant.

I would look to get confirmation on what John is saying about Hue lights inability to create a trigger event. If that’s the case, they you simply won’t be able to do this as you wish. You would need to purchase some other device to trigger the event at a minimum. That could be a smart button device or a smart motion detection device. I’ve never had much need for either, so can’t recommend anything. (I use motion detection, but they aren’t smart devices)

Hi,

I have researched on this a bit more on the internet and apparently it can be confirmed that Hue lights do not trigger but only respond to actions.
I even got a Hue Sensor for the bathroom so the lights turn on as soon as the door is opened, but triggering the Sonia to play music is not possible. Even with Alexa, I tried and cannot seem to make it work :(

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