How to migrate Google Smart Home Actions project and not delete Firebase instance

Question

I have a Google Actions project which was built using the Smart Home Actions template. I would like to migrate this project in order to have the same functionality exposed in setting up a Custom project, namely the Actions Builder interface. Is it possible to upgrade the project or do I need to rebuild the project from scratch using a Custom starter template.

My existing project is currently linked to a Firebase/Firestore instance. If I have to start over by deleting my project, I do not want the delete project option in the Actions on Google console to delete the Firebase project, which I have confirmed it does. Any idea on how to prevent this from happening as well?

Thanks.

Answer 1

If your Actions project is already configured as a Smart Home project, it cannot be converted into a conversational project. You would need to create a new project.

You don't have to delete your Firebase content, and you can keep your existing Actions project. But your new conversational project will need to follow Firebase guides to connect with a separate project.