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Ring Video Doorbell Pro: Ring video doorbell will not connect to wifi

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:58:11 -0700

Ring video doorbell will not connect to wifi and it cannot be seen by my phone.

⟐ Commented March 27, 2026 at 15:58 MST

Amazon Echo: Why won't Alexa talk to me

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:43:11 -0700

Alexa won't respond to anything

⟐ Commented March 20, 2024 at 12:43 MST

Ring Video Doorbell: Why is my ring chime not connecting to my WiFi?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:07:51 -0700

We have set up the Ring video doorbell and now have the ring chime to go with it. We have followed all instructions and looked up forums online but still unable to get the chime to connect. It finds our WiFi and the blue light pulses, as soon as it says they are connecting the blue light speeds up searching for networks and says set up has failed! I've reset the chime, reset the router, checked internet connection and not sure what I can do now! Please help?!

Thanks in advance

⟐ Commented April 08, 2025 at 19:07 MST

Amazon Echo Spot: Why is my echo spot flickering?

Mon, 05 May 2025 13:43:33 -0700

When I got my echo spot I really liked it but then for some reason it started flickering and I tried everything. Dimming the display, getting a new power supply and factory resetting it. So I really hope someone can come up with an answer for it.

⟐ Answered May 05, 2025 at 13:43 MST

Google Home: My google home has stopped working completely

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:32:40 -0700

When I turn it on I get 2 vertical lights, then a cross of 4 lights, and this repeats....

It's not connecting to the internet, and not responding to any questions

This started about a week ago. For the previous 6 months it has been ok

I suspect its a software update problem. Can you help me?

⟐ Commented February 19, 2025 at 21:32 MST

Amazon Echo: The remote control does not pair with the with my device.

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:52:04 -0700

I tried to pair the remote control with the device and for some reason I can't get it to work or pair with the device. How can I pair the remote to the device?

⟐ Commented December 14, 2023 at 13:52 MST

Smart Home: Teardown for Google Home Hub

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:52:37 -0700

Is anyone interested in a teardown of the Google [Nest] Home Hub?

This would be my first teardown of any device, but I've been looking for one on the Home Hub for so long that I might as well contribute what I'm learning, especially since I already have it disassembled.

I'd definitely provide more detail than the onstage CNET video, but can't promise anything more.

⟐ Answered October 15, 2020 at 5:52 MST

Amazon Echo: dropped my echo and now won't work

Fri, 05 May 2023 06:35:05 -0700

I dropped my Amazon Echo, the top fell out. I've put back together but can't get it to work.

⟐ Commented May 05, 2023 at 6:35 MST

Amazon Echo: Parts for Amazon Echo

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:32:20 -0700

Need to order some parts for my Amazon Echo my son accidently kicked it and top broke. Any suggestions on how to get parts and where I can find part numbers.

⟐ Commented February 07, 2023 at 13:32 MST

Smart Home: SAMSUNG Push Pull SHS-P718 do not open from inside (5-10% exits)

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:09:53 -0700

Certainly have enjoyed SHS-P718. I do though have an occasional (5-10% exits) issue arise where interior function not allowing one to exit home.

I couldn't determine if some sort of improper closure of door triggers the lock not to function on the next exit activity. When I get home it locks, but will not open from inside anymore.

Either way the solution requires keep trying or re-entering from outside generally with bio/keypad. There does not appear to be an interior override to lock from inside.

Also couldn't find any emergencial way to open from inside.

Batteries are new.

Obliviously, this represents a significant fire hazard that I must resolve.

⟐ Commented September 25, 2024 at 0:09 MST

Nest Learning Thermostat 2nd Generation: Where can I purchase parts for the nest 2nd generation thermostat?

Wed, 07 May 2025 12:28:41 -0700

Does anyone know where can I get the base motherboard for a Nest 2nd generation?

⟐ Commented May 07, 2025 at 12:28 MST

Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation: How do I pair my phone or tablet to my echo dot?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:38:13 -0700

Is their a pairing button or does the echo dot automatically connect to the nearest device in range?

⟐ Commented April 11, 2026 at 18:38 MST

Nest Learning Thermostat 2nd Generation: What if my Wi-Fi network goes offline?

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:22:29 -0700

If my Wi-Fi network goes offline, will the thermostat still operate as programmed?

⟐ Answered November 25, 2023 at 15:22 MST

Google Home Mini: Where can I buy a new cord for my google mini

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:04:50 -0700

My dog chewed through the power cord in my google home mini. Where can I buy a replacement? Best Buy wasn’t sure if any cord would work.

⟐ Answered December 22, 2022 at 21:04 MST

Ring Video Doorbell Pro: Ring pro was working. then after about 11 months died completely.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:34:04 -0700

Thought it was the transformer. but after checking 16 vac was present.

⟐ Answered July 19, 2022 at 10:34 MST

Amazon Echo Dot: Alexa can't set alarm for me. Says is a problem when I ask.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 18:35:02 -0700

In past could set alarm by asking Alexa to set alarm for a time specific. Now she says alarm set...then few seconds later say problem setting same. Help, thanks and Happy New Year.

⟐ Commented July 09, 2022 at 18:35 MST

HomePod: Where can I get my apple home pod repair for cheap

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 06:48:34 -0700

Everytime I plug my home pod I dont hear anything or see any status light on top of the speaker, but i do feel that it is on just no lights or sound. I called apple and they are charging me about the same price to buy another home pod . So im looking for a third party repair shop to fix it. ANybody with suggestions let me know

⟐ Answered January 06, 2025 at 6:48 MST

Nest Learning Thermostat 2nd Generation: nest won't connect to the heatlink

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:05:27 -0700

Hi Folks, my nest wouldn’t connect to the heatlink. I’d been on to nest support and they said the system needs to be replaced. Apart from checking version numbers there was no “nest magic” suggested by the support rep, over and above what I’d already tried.

⟐ Commented November 16, 2024 at 7:05 MST

Eufy Doorbell 2k (Battery-Powered): The microphone on these seem to die easily.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:48:56 -0700

I have two of these Eufy 2K Doorbells and both had their microphone failing after about a year of use. I unpaired one of them a now that one is useless since it can not pair anymore without the microphone. Anyone any suggestion if this can be repaired? Eufy can't deliver a spare microphone.

I think the microphone sits at the top, above the camera. Does somebody know for sure which part is the microphone?

⟐ Answer edited April 02, 2025 at 1:48 MST

Ring Video Doorbell: Why is my hardwired battery not trickle charging

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:23:05 -0700

I've had my hardwired ring doorbell almost a year a the battery has always been at 100%

Lately its been slowly dropping and not recharging. I've read on other forums that this was the cause of a firmware upgrade and ring knows nothing about it. Their tech support is really terrible. Anyone experiencing this?

⟐ Answered January 24, 2026 at 13:23 MST