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Amazon Alexa and Echo FAQ

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    #902
    ctlsleh
    Registered Users Posts: 779 ✭✭✭ctlsleh


    bk wrote: »
    I think it was possible in the past, but only Dublin addresses seem to be working now.

    The reason being Dublin has postcodes which you put in the second field. And no unfortunately Eircodes don't work, I tried.


    i only purchased mine 2 weeks ago, i believe it got my address from my amazon account when i logged in and set it up under my existing amazon account login.......it shows up in the Home - Settings - Devices - General under Device Location - i am able to edit mine


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    #903
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,794 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    ctlsleh wrote: »
    i only purchased mine 2 weeks ago, i believe it got my address from my amazon account when i logged in and set it up under my existing amazon account login.......it shows up in the Home - Settings - Devices - General under Device Location - i am able to edit mine

    Actually that would explain the discrepancy I see between the Echo I have and the newer Echo Dot.

    The newer Echo Dot has exactly my address in it, including building name and apartment number.

    The older purchased Echo (bought on release), I can't enter the same address as the Echo Dot has! Instead I can only enter a (Dublin) street address that is a few streets away.

    In other words, I think why there is so much confusion, is because it can differ from device to device and how and when you bought it!


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    #904
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,748 ✭✭✭degsie


    johnwoods wrote: »
    Yeah it's good.

    I also noticed that asking Alexa "what's up" causes her to give me the time and then go to say "here's what's happening" then she just stops.

    Any idea?

    This seems to based on your location address for the echo. Change it to a valid UK address and it will work.


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    #905
    ecribs
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭ecribs


    podge3 wrote: »
    Use with Broadlink RM Pro to control lights and any device that uses a remote (RF and IR).

    Having issues with this and my virgin media remote. Anyone else find similar issues?

    Remote is for the TV and the Virgin media box! Tv part works fine! Anything to do with virgin media box isn't pick up at all!!


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    #906
    8-10
    Registered Users Posts: 13,361 ✭✭✭✭8-10


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I'm barely using this thing any more. What do you guys actually regularly use it for?

    Music, timer, Wikipedia


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    #907
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,524 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    8-10 wrote: »
    Music, timer, Wikipedia
    Radio, timer, unit conversion, bus stop schedules, spotify. Basically a kitchen assistant. used atl of the time. Doesn't like to work at the same time as the microwave though!


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    #908
    dfdream
    Registered Users Posts: 532 ✭✭✭dfdream


    One feature I think is missing from the Echo is the ability to add a timer to a device.

    So turn off the light in 20 minutes.

    Shouldnt be too hard with timer and light control there already.

    Im dabling at this stage with echo / automation and so far.

    Echo Dot
    Reverb App on Android (works really well with the widget but scan for new devices must be on echo to work properly.)
    Philips Hue lights
    Cheap strip lights with TP Link Plug but looking at SONOFF
    Broadlink RM PRO for IR (TV and Satellite) and RF (for cheap RF sockets).
    Open HAB for rules (not bindings for TPLINK or Broadlink yet so thats a problem) - Takes learning

    Plus all the spotify, tunein, weather stuff....


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    #909
    clintondaly
    Registered Users Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭clintondaly


    dfdream wrote: »
    One feature I think is missing from the Echo is the ability to add a timer to a device.

    So turn off the light in 20 minutes.

    Shouldnt be too hard with timer and light control there already.

    Im dabling at this stage with echo / automation and so far.

    Echo Dot
    Reverb App on Android (works really well with the widget but scan for new devices must be on echo to work properly.)
    Philips Hue lights
    Cheap strip lights with TP Link Plug but looking at SONOFF
    Broadlink RM PRO for IR (TV and Satellite) and RF (for cheap RF sockets).
    Open HAB for rules (not bindings for TPLINK or Broadlink yet so thats a problem) - Takes learning

    Plus all the spotify, tunein, weather stuff....

    You could possibly create the skill yourself


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    #910
    FrDougalMcguire
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭FrDougalMcguire


    dfdream wrote: »
    One feature I think is missing from the Echo is the ability to add a timer to a device.

    So turn off the light in 20 minutes.

    Shouldnt be too hard with timer and light control there already.

    Im dabling at this stage with echo / automation and so far.

    Echo Dot
    Reverb App on Android (works really well with the widget but scan for new devices must be on echo to work properly.)
    Philips Hue lights
    Cheap strip lights with TP Link Plug but looking at SONOFF
    Broadlink RM PRO for IR (TV and Satellite) and RF (for cheap RF sockets).
    Open HAB for rules (not bindings for TPLINK or Broadlink yet so thats a problem) - Takes learning

    Plus all the spotify, tunein, weather stuff....



    If you are using the rm pro you could set up a remote on it with a 20min delay for the device. Only drawback here is you would need to setup separate remotes with different delay times if u wanted anything other than a 20 minute timer


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    #911
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,794 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    dfdream wrote: »
    So turn off the light in 20 minutes.

    Shouldnt be too hard with timer and light control there already.

    You can do that with Philips Hue lights and Yonomi app.

    For instance I've a Yonomi routine set up to turn off all lights in the house over a period of 60 seconds and also turn off the TV, with just one command.


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    #912
    maximus02
    Registered Users Posts: 455 ✭✭maximus02


    Hi All

    I received my Echo Dot via Parcel Motel this morning and I am just experimenting.

    Funnily enough when I ask for the weather forecast it gives the the forecast in Newtownabbey. (i.e. Parcel Motel). :)


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    #913
    arsebandit
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭arsebandit


    I've just received mine via parcel motel .. Has anyone successfully set theirs up for Ireland? I have tried inputting my address (which shows up as a choice) but it won't set .. I've tried just random roads too .. again suggestions show up but won't set . Has anyone had any luck ?


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    #914
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users Posts: 4,185 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    It won't take it - you'll have to use just a Dublin address - that's all I could set it to, something like Dublin 20


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    #915
    arsebandit
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭arsebandit


    deadl0ck wrote: »
    It won't take it - you'll have to use just a Dublin address - that's all I could set it to, something like Dublin 20

    Crap ! I tried just my area (wexford ) but nope .. any idea what I should put in the post code ?


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    #916
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users Posts: 4,185 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    There are 2 boxes when you edit the location
    In the first box I have : 5 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin, IE
    In the second box I have: 1


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    #917
    arsebandit
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭arsebandit


    deadl0ck wrote: »
    There are 2 boxes when you edit the location
    In the first box I have : 5 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin, IE
    In the second box I have: 1

    Yes .. it accepted that . I'll keep trying for my local area . At least it does see Ireland as a location anyway !


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    #918
    ecribs
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭ecribs


    Has anyone here managed to order food in Ireland? What's the best app/method to order?


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    #919
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,748 ✭✭✭degsie


    ecribs wrote: »
    Has anyone here managed to order food in Ireland? What's the best app/method to order?

    You mean via echo?


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    #920
    ecribs
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭ecribs


    degsie wrote: »
    You mean via echo?

    Yep ... and By apps I mean skills :)


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    #921
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,748 ✭✭✭degsie


    ecribs wrote: »
    Yep ... and By apps I mean skills :)

    Maybe try Just Eat skill


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    #922
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,710 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Saw these bit gimmicky but for anyone interested

    http://clarityspeaker.com/?gclid=CjwKEAjw2qzHBRChloWxgoXDpyASJAB01Io0d3IpaCEVk-r2qdcZgl53SkUF2nL14ZreU_8JEjEQ2BoCpcjw_wcB

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



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    #923
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,710 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Anyone have trouble opening the Amazon Alexa Android App. Recently its taken ages to open. Tried to download latest update but no joy. Any tips for how to update it so that I have the latest version as cannot download from App store. Tried the google route but found one and it could not install?

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



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    #924
    Amaris Brief Restaurant
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Amaris Brief Restaurant


    I got it using APKpure.com. I this link will work.


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    #925
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,710 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Having major problems with the app. I can't open it and select any of the options ie skills etc. Using Android version. Just opens then circle spins goes to the home but can't select anything.

    If I uninstall it and re install do I need to do all the skills again or does it work from your login?

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



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    #926
    Amaris Brief Restaurant
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Amaris Brief Restaurant


    Works from your login. What about just using the web address in a browser? alexa.amazon.co.uk


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    #927
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,710 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Works from your login. What about just using the web address in a browser? alexa.amazon.co.uk

    That's worked. Logged in removed app then downloaded and re installed and seems ok now

    Cheers

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



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    #928
    niallo27
    Registered Users Posts: 16,031 ✭✭✭✭niallo27


    Anyone have any issues with alexa and a Vodafone router. Haven't been able to connect for two days. Did a factory reset twice.


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    #929
    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,779 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Having issues with the weather readout for the past week.

    ME: "Alexa, what's the weather like?"

    ALEXA: "I'm not sure what went wrong"


    anyone else?


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    #930
    Cork Lass
    Registered Users Posts: 6,858 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    Nope, just asked about the weather and it's working fine for me.


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    #931
    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,779 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Cork Lass wrote: »
    Nope, just asked about the weather and it's working fine for me.

    Weird, maybe I should re-save my address in the app and see if any difference?

    Haven't changed address from O'Connell St, Dublin since I set it up last year and weather has been working fine.


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