Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience in setting up a morning routine to play a Spotify playlist on my All Dots group. It was a bit of a puzzle at first, but I managed to figure it out!
The Goal:
I wanted my Spotify playlist to play every morning at a specific time across all my smart speakers. It’s a great way to start the day with some upbeat tunes!
The Challenge:
When I first tried creating the routine, I noticed that the app only allowed me to select individual devices, not the entire group. This was a bit frustrating because I didn’t want to set up the same routine for each speaker separately.
The Solution:
After a bit of research and trial and error, I discovered that while the app doesn’t directly support group selection, there’s a workaround. Here’s how I did it:
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Create the Routine:
- Open the SmartThings app and go to Routines.
- Start a new routine and set the trigger to the desired time.
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Select the Action:
- Choose the action to play music from Spotify.
- Select the specific playlist you want.
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Device Selection:
- Instead of selecting individual devices, I realized that if I had previously grouped my speakers in Spotify, they would appear as a single entity. This wasn’t immediately obvious, but it worked perfectly!
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Test the Routine:
- Save the routine and test it out. I was thrilled when all my speakers started playing the playlist at the scheduled time!
Tips for Others:
- Ensure your Spotify app is up-to-date and that all your speakers are properly connected.
- If grouping isn’t working, try adding each device individually to the routine. It’s a bit more time-consuming, but it gets the job done.
- Don’t hesitate to explore different settings and options within the app. Sometimes the solution is just a few taps away!
I hope this helps someone else looking to create a similar routine. It’s amazing how these smart devices can enhance our daily routines!
Best regards,
[Your Name]
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