Hey everyone! I’ve been exploring some of the lesser-known features in Home Assistant and stumbled upon a neat trick that might interest you. I was curious about changing the default confirmation sound that plays when you trigger an automation or action through the voice assistant. After a bit of digging, I found out it’s actually quite straightforward!
Here’s what I did:
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Choose Your Sound: I picked a short MP3 file that I wanted to use as the new confirmation sound. It’s important to keep the file size small to ensure smooth operation.
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Rename the File: I renamed the MP3 file to
acknowledge.mp3. This specific name is recognized by Home Assistant, so it’s crucial to stick with it. -
Upload the File: I uploaded the renamed MP3 file to my Home Assistant server. I used the media panel in the Home Assistant interface to transfer the file, but you could also use any method that works for you.
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Copy the File to the Correct Location: Using the terminal, I ran the command
docker cp /path/to/acknowledge.mp3 homeassistant:/usr/src/homeassistant/homeassistant/components/assist_pipeline/acknowledge.mp3. This copies the file to the right directory within the Home Assistant container.
After doing this, the new sound started playing whenever I triggered an automation or gave a voice command. It’s such a simple way to personalize your smart home experience!
I’d love to hear if anyone else has tried this or if there are other creative ways to customize the sounds in Home Assistant. Let’s keep the tips flowing! 