Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent experience connecting Google Home to my openHAB setup. It was a bit of a challenge, but I managed to get everything up and running smoothly! Here’s how I did it:First, I started by ensuring my openHAB instance was properly configured. I made sure all necessary bindings were installed, especially the Alexa binding since Google Home uses the same interface. I also double-checked that my openHAB server was accessible from the internet, which it was, but it’s always good to confirm.Next, I followed the official guide to set up the Google Home integration. I created an account on myopenhab.org and linked it to my Google Home app. The initial setup was straightforward, but I ran into a small hiccup when trying to sync my devices. The error message ‘Could not reach openHAB. Please try again’ kept popping up. After some research, I realized it was a firewall issue. I adjusted my router settings to allow traffic on the required ports, and voilà! The connection worked like a charm.One thing I found particularly helpful was the ability to tag my devices in the openHAB items file. I made sure to add the appropriate tags like ‘Lighting’ and ‘Switchable’ so Google Home could recognize them. This was crucial for ensuring seamless control from my Google Home devices.I also wanted to share a few tips for anyone else tackling this setup:- Double-check your network settings: Make sure your openHAB server is accessible and that there are no firewall blocks.- Use clear tags: Properly tagging your devices in the items file makes integration much smoother.- Test each device individually: If something doesn’t work, isolate the issue by testing one device at a time.This integration has completely transformed how I interact with my smart home. Being able to control everything from my Google Home is incredibly convenient, and I’m thrilled with the result. Huge thanks to the openHAB community for creating such an amazing platform and for all the helpful resources available online!If anyone has questions or needs assistance with their setup, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to help! 