Configuring Text-to-Speech on Home Assistant using Google Nest Mini

In this video, I cover how to configure a Google Nest Mini, add it to Home Assistant, and use it in an automation to send text-to-speech notifications. Make your smart house even smarter by having it talk to you!
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