Google have announced this week that they've opened up the Google Assistant SDK to developers. You can now use the Google Home assistant on your Mac. Read on to find out how to do it!
Building Google Assistant on a Mac
If you're using an iMac or Macbook you can have Google Assistant up and running in 5 minutes or less. Here's a step by step guide to getting Google Home working on a Mac computer.
1. Install Homebrew on Your Mac
If you haven't already installed Homebrew this is the easiest way to do it inside the Terminal for Mac:
ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)'
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2. Install Python 3 and Create a Virtual Environment for Google Home
First, you'll need to create a directory for Google Home:
mkdir googlehome cd googlehome
Now you can install everything in there:
brew install python3 python3 -m venv env env/bin/python -m pip install --upgrade pip setuptools source env/bin/activate https://cqgqla.weebly.com/how-to-sign-out-of-slack-mac-app.html.
3. Install the Google Assistant SDK on Mac
You should make sure to use sudo here to give super user permissions for the install on your Mac.
sudo python3 -m pip install --upgrade google-assistant-sdk[samples]
4. Create a Developer Project and Grant API Access
Head to the Google Cloud Platform Projects page and create a new project.
Enable the Google Assistant API for your new project in the Google API Manager.
Now go to the Credentials tab and create an OAuth Client ID. Tick the Other option and the create it.
You'll finally be able to download a file similar to client_secret_XXXX.json (where XXXX is unique to you.) Copy this file into the googlehome directory you created earlier.
5. Google Home Works on a Mac!
Grant your new Google Home for Mac access to your Google account with this command:
python -m googlesamples.assistant.auth_helpers --client-secrets client_secret_XXXX.json
Ensure to replace client_secret_XXXX.json with your client secret filename.
Test your audio (this will record a 5 second sample from your Mac's microphone and play it back):
python -m googlesamples.assistant.audio_helpers
Ready to talk to Google Assistant on your Mac for real? Run this command:
python -m googlesamples.assistant https://cqgqla.weebly.com/mac-os-x-cannot-create-ssh-tunnel-with-app.html.
Now just hit enter to start chatting. You'll even see your speech transcribed on the screen! More commands and tips here at the official Google Assistant SDK page on GitHub.
Permission Setting Problems? Do This!
If you try chatting with Google Assistant and hear, “Actually there are some basic settings that need your permission first. Just go into the Google Home app for details.”
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You'll actually need to head to you Google Account Activity Controls and enable these permissions:
That's it, you're all set!
Google Home Raspberry Pi Version
It's now also possible to get a budget version of the much loved Google Home running on a Raspberry Pi 3. Grand central mac apple. This is currently the official Google recommended method.
What You'll Need to Build a Raspberry Pi Google HomeHave You Chatted with Google Assistant Yet?
Leave a comment and let me know about the best experiences you've had while talking to your very own homemade Google Home!
Say Hello to AirPlay + Google Cast
AirServer is the most advanced screen mirroring receiver for Mac and PC. It allows you to receive AirPlay and Google Cast streams, similar to an Apple TV or a Chromecast device.
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AirServer turns your Mac into a universal mirroring receiver, with the exception of Miracast, allowing you to mirror your device's display using the built-in AirPlay or Google Cast based screen projection functionality; one by one or simultaneously to AirServer.
Users can mirror or cast their screen from any AirPlay or Google Cast compatible device such as an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android or Chromebook. Windows and Linux platforms are also supported using the screen casting sender built into the Google Chrome browser.
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AirServer introduced the world’s first BYOD solution by implementing all the major mirroring technologies giving everyone the freedom of choice for the device they wish to use.
Ultra-high quality recording
AirServer helps you create professional videos of your mirroring sessions in stunning quality. Showcase your iOS apps and games or archive your classroom collaboration in the best quality possible.
AirPlay + Google CastGoogle Home Mini App For Macbook
AirServer for Mac builds upon its existing AirPlay receiver functionality, including iOS 12 compatibility, and adds Google Cast receiving capabilities.
AirPlay from the YouTube app
AirServer for Mac once again supports this feature. Besides Apple TV, AirServer was the first application to provide this feature.
Chromebook Compatible
AirServer supports both tab casting and desktop casting which is built into all Chromebooks and all desktop platforms with Google Chrome browser.
Android CompatibleGoogle Home App For Laptop
Works with all Google Cast enabled Android devices. Devices that do not have the cast functionality can enable this by downloading the Google Cast app.
Live streaming to YouTube
YouTube Live certified, AirServer will enable you live stream your iOS gameplay with unique picture-in-picture webcam support. Teachers can also use this powerful technology to live stream their lectures.
Retina quality mirroring
AirServer provides drastically improved picture quality during mirroring. Starting with iPhone 6 Plus, iOS devices can now mirror at full 1080 x 1920 resolution, which is over 3x the previous pixel count.
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AirServer protects your personal photos and videos as they are transmitted over the network. This important security feature is only offered by AirServer and the Apple TV.
Google Home For MacbookiOS 12 Compatible
AirServer has maintained AirPlay compatibility since iOS 4.2.1 and has pushed out free compatibility updates with every major version of iOS since 2011.
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