This output is used to announce an event through the speakers of the system.
If needed, this can be redirected (through your network or through cabling) to a PA or announcement system.
| Parameter | Default | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| format | %M | The content of the message, with event substitutions |
| presound | A WAV format sound to play before the announcement | |
[
{
"method": "announce",
"presound": "C:\\Sounds\\Bell.wav",
}
]
The above example would play an audio file, then use text-to-speech to convert the message into an audible announement.
Like all of the announcement modules, this module may take some time to execute and will block the process in the mean-time.
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