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General Category => Alexa Tips & Tricks => Topic started by: Thequeenscheese on January 20, 2018, 09:35:54 am

Title: Newbie beginners question
Post by: Thequeenscheese on January 20, 2018, 09:35:54 am
Hello new here and to alexa,

we have an echo and echo dot in the bedroom, I'm trying to set up the multi room music feature I've made a group using the standard everywhere title for the 2 devices but getting alexa to understand "play group everywhere" seems ridiculously difficult one minute she'll do it the next she's looking for a station for a group (presumably) called everywhere or similar, on the same note does it matter which device we command to then play the playlist or chosen music from?

Thanks in advance, many other questions to follow I'm sure, John..
Title: Re: Newbie beginners question
Post by: Thequeenscheese on January 20, 2018, 10:29:52 am
Like just now for eg, the missis did a usual woman thing and unplugged the dot not while the echo is playing I cannot get them to play on the group?

This seems pretty complicated to achieve when it feels as tho it should be a lot easier and simpler process..
Title: Re: Newbie beginners question
Post by: Thequeenscheese on February 04, 2018, 03:37:16 pm
Don't get many replies on here do we?
Title: Re: Newbie beginners question
Post by: dragon123 on February 04, 2018, 04:04:53 pm
Not trying to be rude, but making your posts easier to read might help with getting answers... IE, use more punctuation, shorter sentences and more to the point.

I for one can't quite follow them  :o
Title: Re: Newbie beginners question
Post by: Alpha Bitch on February 05, 2018, 02:47:18 pm
Quote from: Thequeenscheese on February 04, 2018, 03:37:16 pm
Don't get many replies on here do we?
I can't make out what you are trying to font.  Suggest that you read the support solutions:  Dot Help (https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=202010090/ref_=ods_Email_Home_B_welcome&ref_=pe_2242090_213386900).
Call tech support:  Phone
Dial 1-877-375-9365 or 1-206-922-0197.

Look at the top of this forum area & look for the "stickie" Amazon Echo Customer Support & do the necessary.


GOOD LUCK!
Title: Re: Newbie beginners question
Post by: ex4thhussar on March 31, 2018, 06:53:00 am
I write as a "Computerate" 94 year old who has recently fallen for the joys of Echo Dot but is also frustrated at my inability to get it to do what I want !

I have lots of Kindle books that Echo Dot reads with no problem other than it won't go to any specific chapter.

I can go to the next or previous chapter with no problem.

What I can't do, is go to a chapter of my choice

Any help please ?

Many thanks !
Title: Re: Newbie beginners question
Post by: AlanH on March 31, 2018, 03:38:11 pm
It seems you can only do this from within the app.
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/alexa-kindle-book-read,review-4423.html
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201975870
Title: Re: Newbie beginners question
Post by: ex4thhussar on April 02, 2018, 01:39:39 am
Alan

Many thanks for the tip.

Now off to see iff I can make it work !

Ron
Title: Re: Newbie beginners question
Post by: AlanH on April 02, 2018, 03:25:45 am
Good luck and let us know if it works.
Title: Re: Newbie beginners question
Post by: Johnson93 on April 11, 2018, 04:10:45 pm
Quote from: Thequeenscheese on February 04, 2018, 03:37:16 pm
Don't get many replies on here do we?

Considering you are a newbie, try calling concerned support. This forum does help you a lot at later stages.