I created a couple of items that I use to trigger a rule in openHab through Google Assistant. However, every time I use it Google replies by saying “Sorry, I can’t reach [item name] right now.” but then updates it anyway. So it works as intended, except for the annoying reply.
It’s probably worth noting that this only happens with the two items I created to use as a trigger. The items that are linked to physical switches etc (ie. light switch items) work fine.
I’ll need to search and find were I read it but if your using VSCode then your item’s are not highlighted. Notice the item difference in the snapshot below.
ahh right, I think that’s just a quirk of the text painting gizmo. So far as I can tell the Items still get offered for autocomplete etc. But then one never realises what goodies are missing if you don’t see them
I have this same issue, only i’m not using any routines or anything, just simple MQTT switch. When I ask google to ‘Turn on the fire’ the fire comes on, but google replies “Sorry, i’m having trouble reaching that right now”.
Very strange, it is clearly working and connected, but for some reason google is not getting the positive response it wants?