diff --git a/source/_integrations/google_assistant_sdk.markdown b/source/_integrations/google_assistant_sdk.markdown
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--- a/source/_integrations/google_assistant_sdk.markdown
+++ b/source/_integrations/google_assistant_sdk.markdown
@@ -83,6 +83,8 @@ The integration setup will next give you instructions to enter the [Application
 
 If you have an error with your credentials you can delete them in the [Application Credentials](/integrations/application_credentials/) user interface.
 
+If commands don't work try removing superfluous words such as "the". E.g. "play rain sounds on bedroom speaker" instead of "play rain sounds on the bedroom speaker".
+
 If broadcasting doesn't work, make sure: the speakers aren't in do not disturb mode, the Home Assistant server is in the same network as the speakers, and IPv6 is disabled in the router.
 
 ## Limitations/known issues