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Post by TitanTim » Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:28 pm

Anyone having issues with Alexa for controlling devices? seems there was an update recently and now I can't use it for stuff like smart plugs and cameras :cry:

I actually have to open each individual app to switch stuff on and off :roll:

I have real world problems here :lol:

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Post by Zedebee » Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:37 pm

I don’t have an Alexa, so fortunately I don’t have those problems. There are advantages in being a technophobe after all. :D
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Post by Scubaregs » Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:40 pm

My dishwasher and sandwich maker were playing up, cuddle and glass of rum and she's fine now though.
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Post by TitanTim » Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:42 pm

:D

Times like this I regret hiding smart plugs in inaccessible places :)

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Post by Nanu » Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:46 pm

Scubaregs wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:40 pm My dishwasher and sandwich maker were playing up, cuddle and glass of rum and she's fine now though.
Scubaregs wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:40 pm My dishwasher and sandwich maker were playing up, cuddle and glass of rum and she's fine now though.

Hope your dishwasher and sandwich maker can't access this forum or it could cause you a whole lot more technical issues :wink:
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Post by Scubaregs » Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:49 pm

No, she doesn’t known I've written this or I would be in troucgdfgh,jgfjxgghh,gfdgfhgj
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Post by Pondrew » Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:48 pm

Zedebee wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:37 pm I don’t have an Alexa, so fortunately I don’t have those problems. There are advantages in being a technophobe after all.
WHAT? :o How can you function without an Alexa (other maker's sh*te is available)?
I wouldn't be able get up in the morning, listen to any music or know anything about anything without one.





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Post by Zedebee » Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:19 pm

Pondrew wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:48 pm WHAT? :o How can you function without an Alexa (other maker's sh*te is available)?
Mostly I rely on my Espresso machine :crazydude:
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Post by TitanTim » Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:36 pm

The way things are going just waiting for power cuts next and the three day week :)

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Post by maxman » Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:19 pm

Pondrew,is there anything you don't have an opinion on to increase your post count :lol:

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Post by Timmyboybunter » Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:20 pm

Mine all seem fine (lights, plugs etc)
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Post by Stevo1987 » Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:22 pm

TitanTim wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:28 pm Anyone having issues with Alexa for controlling devices? seems there was an update recently and now I can't use it for stuff like smart plugs and cameras :cry:

I actually have to open each individual app to switch stuff on and off :roll:

I have real world problems here :lol:

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Post by Stevo1987 » Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:28 pm

Zedebee wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:37 pm I don’t have an Alexa, so fortunately I don’t have those problems. There are advantages in being a technophobe after all. :D
It has a lot of beneficial uses.
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Post by TitanTim » Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:31 pm

Stevo1987 wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:22 pm
TitanTim wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:28 pm Anyone having issues with Alexa for controlling devices? seems there was an update recently and now I can't use it for stuff like smart plugs and cameras :cry:

I actually have to open each individual app to switch stuff on and off :roll:

I have real world problems here :lol:

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Smartlife / Tuya went down the other day if you have their plugs or bulbs.
Thanks for that, yes it's the Smartlife plugs although one of them is working but the rest aren't responding through Alexa, no idea why. I've deleted and added the plugs to Alexa and renabled the skills but still no joy. Its not likeing my Ring and Neos cameras at the moment either :? Just says they're not responding.

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Post by Stevo1987 » Thu Oct 07, 2021 12:07 pm

TitanTim wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:31 pm
Stevo1987 wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:22 pm
TitanTim wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:28 pm Anyone having issues with Alexa for controlling devices? seems there was an update recently and now I can't use it for stuff like smart plugs and cameras :cry:

I actually have to open each individual app to switch stuff on and off :roll:

I have real world problems here :lol:

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Smartlife / Tuya went down the other day if you have their plugs or bulbs.
Thanks for that, yes it's the Smartlife plugs although one of them is working but the rest aren't responding through Alexa, no idea why. I've deleted and added the plugs to Alexa and renabled the skills but still no joy. Its not likeing my Ring and Neos cameras at the moment either :? Just says they're not responding.

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I had some like that but I unplugged them for a minute and plugged them back in and then they started working again with Alexa.
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