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Make your computer announce when the kettle has boiled

Unnecessary · Use what you have · Easy

Give the kettle a digital town crier so nobody forgets the tea halfway through replying to something. A manual button or timer is enough; do not interfere with the kettle's mains wiring.

Do it

  1. Choose a simple trigger, such as a timer or nearby button.
  2. Pick the computer or speaker that will make the announcement.
  3. Write a short script or automation to play a sound.
  4. Add a suitably dramatic spoken message.
  5. Test it while making tea and adjust the timing.

What next?

Keep the useful notes, photograph the result if there is one, then go and find something else to do.