Yes. Summoning Stone adds actions to Siri and the Shortcuts app, and has a Stream Deck plugin. You can start a scene, stop it and fire sound effects without touching the app.
Siri and Shortcuts
Summoning Stone provides three actions:
- Start Scene: pick any of your scenes.
- Stop Scene
- Play SFX: pick any sound effect.
You can say things like “Play a Summoning Stone scene” or “Stop Summoning Stone scene”, or build Shortcuts that combine these actions with others. For example, one Shortcut can start a scene and set your smart lights. See how to change the lights.
Stream Deck
The Summoning Stone plugin for Elgato Stream Deck adds buttons for:
- Starting a specific scene.
- Stopping the current scene.
- Playing a specific sound effect.
The plugin talks to the Summoning Stone app running on the same computer, so it’s meant for the Mac app. Put your most-used effects, such as a dragon roar or a door slam, on physical buttons.
Which should I use?
| Siri / Shortcuts | Stream Deck | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Hands-free commands, combining actions | Physical buttons for scenes and effects |
| Needs | An Apple device with Summoning Stone | A Stream Deck, with Summoning Stone on the same Mac |
Frequently asked questions
Can I trigger sound effects with my voice?
Yes, with Siri or a Shortcut using the Play SFX action.
Does the Stream Deck plugin work with iPhone or iPad?
The plugin connects to the app on the same computer, so it’s designed for the Mac app.
Do I need a Stream Deck?
No. Siri and Shortcuts work on their own.
Can I control lights at the same time?
Yes, by combining Summoning Stone’s actions with your smart-light actions in a Shortcut.