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Amazon Echo Discussion / Re: echo show 5 usb
« Last post by renegade600 on December 08, 2023, 10:18:45 pm »
Can I get a definitive answer on what this port is used for.  I've searched and found power only and I've seen usb or other type devices.  What is it for?

see the following for more info about it
https://techreviewteam.com/accessories/echo-show-5-micro-usb-port-faq/
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Amazon Echo Discussion / Re: echo show 5 usb
« Last post by renegade600 on December 08, 2023, 10:18:14 pm »
The echo show 5 (3rd gen) has no USB only the DC power port.

actually it has a micro usb port.    I just checked  ;-)
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Alexa Software Development & Technical Discussion / Re: Honeywell Thermostat Skill
« Last post by renegade600 on December 08, 2023, 10:16:28 pm »
it is good enough for me  :-)   I only use it to adjust the temperature and to change modes.   Did you send feedback to honeywell about it?  sometimes if there is enough interest, things can change.   
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Alexa Software Development & Technical Discussion / Honeywell Thermostat Skill
« Last post by kentrda on December 08, 2023, 10:00:57 pm »
The Honeywell Thermostat skill needs to be improved so that Alexa can do more than just adjust the temperature.   All Smart Thermostats can do much more than just adjust the temperature.   For instance, the skill should be improved so that it will allow a User to:  'Turn ON Fan",   "Set Fan to Circulate'.  'Set Fan to Automatic' 'Change thermostat to Cool, or to Heat.'

I often set my fan to 'Circulate' so that the air in my home is circulated and the same temperature throughout the home.
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Amazon Echo Discussion / Re: echo show 5 usb
« Last post by Joachim47 on December 08, 2023, 01:09:15 pm »
The echo show 5 (3rd gen) has no USB only the DC power port.
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Amazon Echo Discussion / echo show 5 usb
« Last post by jvk of md on December 08, 2023, 11:12:28 am »
Can I get a definitive answer on what this port is used for.  I've searched and found power only and I've seen usb or other type devices.  What is it for?
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Echo Technical Support / 2nd echo show8 wont connect to ring
« Last post by jonti007 on December 08, 2023, 08:50:34 am »
I have a echo show 8 working with ring, I now have a new show, but I cant find a way with alexa app to connect it to ring. Am I the only one to find the alexa app not to be user friendly? I would appreciate any help to sort my problem. Cheers
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Amazon Echo Discussion / Running Water Detection
« Last post by Runningbrook on December 05, 2023, 08:19:21 pm »
Hi all,

I set up a routine  to detect the sound of running water in order for Alexa to announce that the water is left running in the bathroom. It's able to detect that the toilet is flushing and make an announcement, but it cannot detect the faucet running.

I don't want to announce to everyone that I just finished using the toilet. I just want it to announce the water is running.

Sound detection doesn't seem to recognize the sound emitted by my faucet when it's running. Anyone able to successfully make this work?
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Amazon Echo Discussion / Re: Almost ready to throw Alexa in the trash
« Last post by Joachim47 on December 04, 2023, 12:59:35 pm »
I have reduced my voice activated routines to 7 of 27 and rely more on automation trigger inputs based on time, motion, temperature, and daylight. The voice control is only done for things that I don't have a good way to trigger or don't want to spend the money to add directional sun light and wind to the equation. The voice recognition and the lack of AI to understand intent rather than rely on precise wording is my biggest grief with the voice control today.
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Amazon Echo Discussion / Re: Almost ready to throw Alexa in the trash
« Last post by marklyn59 on December 04, 2023, 12:18:25 pm »
Yep. I hear you.  I'm 3 years into Alexa and will not be buying any more devices.  I already have tons of bulbs, plugs, light switches and when there is a fail and it requires me to set ieverything up a 4th time, then I will start migrating to another smart home solution.
I love it when it works but when it doesn't or 'loses' some devices and re-adds them as generic devices, it is a pain to fix everything back.
It.Should.Just.Work
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