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Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen: Displaytausch mit neuem Display

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:50:36 -0700

Hallo wie kann ich das Display wechseln? Und wo bekomme ich ein neues her?

⟐ Commented Oktober 06, 2024 at 13:50 GMT-7

Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen): geht nach Netzteil ziehen nicht mehr an

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 23:02:18 -0700

Ich kam nach Hause und Alexa reagiert nicht mehr auf Befehle merkte ich screen ist eingefroren und zog das Netzteil, danach ging der Show nicht mehr an nicht mal ladebalken. Hatte alle Tipps ausprobiert was bei Amazon steht keine Reaktion vom show. Hoffe ihr könnt mir helfen

⟐ Commented Juni 09, 2022 at 23:02 GMT-7

HomePod: HomePod geht einfach an ohne Eingabe

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:12:20 -0700

Mal schaltet er die Lautstärke lauter und mal leiser . Spielt aus dem nichts Musik ab.

Google Nest Hub: Bildschirm Helligkeitsensor ist defekt

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:25:25 -0700

Guten Tag,

vermutlich ist der Helligkeitsensor defekt bei meinem Gerät.

Wenn es !&&* ist wird der Bildschirm schon Mal schwarz wie es nachts sein sollte und ab und zu mitten in der Nacht wird er maximal !&&* was etwas unangenehm ist.

Kann man diesen Sensor ersetzten ?

⟐ Commented September 14, 2022 at 1:25 GMT-7

Amazon Echo: Why won't Alexa talk to me

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

Alexa won't respond to anything

⟐ Commented März 20, 2024 at 12:43 GMT-7

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 GMT-7

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 Mai 05, 2025 at 13:43 GMT-7

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 Februar 19, 2025 at 21:32 GMT-7

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 Dezember 14, 2023 at 13:52 GMT-7

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 Oktober 15, 2020 at 5:52 GMT-7

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 Mai 05, 2023 at 6:35 GMT-7

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 Februar 07, 2023 at 13:32 GMT-7

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 GMT-7

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 Mai 07, 2025 at 12:28 GMT-7

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 GMT-7

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 GMT-7

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 Dezember 22, 2022 at 21:04 GMT-7

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 Juli 09, 2022 at 18:35 GMT-7

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 Januar 06, 2025 at 6:48 GMT-7

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 GMT-7