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Amazon Echo: Why won't Alexa talk to me

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

Alexa won't respond to anything

⟐ Commented maart 20, 2024 at 12:43 MST

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 mei 05, 2025 at 13:43 MST

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 februari 19, 2025 at 21:32 MST

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 december 14, 2023 at 13:52 MST

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 mei 05, 2023 at 6:35 MST

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 februari 07, 2023 at 13:32 MST

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 MST

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 december 22, 2022 at 21:04 MST

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 MST

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 januari 06, 2025 at 6:48 MST

Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen: there is a replacement screen?

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:28:15 -0700

is there a way to get a replacement screen or digitizer? mine has the glass digitizer shattered, I talked to amazon customer support, and as it is out of warranty, they cannot neither repair it, sell a replacement part, I mean they can’t do anything to support the repair, really amazon? an enterprise son big as Amazon and there is no support for repair their products, if you broke any amazon device it means only one thing: one more thing to the trash and you have to buy a new one, even the cheaps china devices has replacement parts, I mean, Amazon is more polluting the environment with these electronic trash, it is really a shame, I will not buy an amazon product until they get a basic service supports for repair their devices, a shame for a company so big.

⟐ Marked as duplicate oktober 04, 2024 at 17:28 MST

Amazon Echo Dot: Why didn't the time reset to daylight savings time?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:30:21 -0700

How to reset the time to Daylight savings time?

⟐ Commented juli 19, 2024 at 2:30 MST

Amazon Echo: Power outage screwed up some parts but not others

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:50:36 -0700

Hi everyone!

My amazon echo was plugged in during a power outage, and now that the power is back, the echo has the power light above the cable on, and when I hit the mute button on top, the red mic lights up, but the light ring, speakers, and microphone don't work. I can connect to my device by bluetooth but no sound comes out when I play music, and it doesn't register questions when I ask. The device say it is "online" on the app. Is it possible the power outage destroyed only these features? Also, any fixes?

⟐ Commented oktober 21, 2021 at 6:50 MST

Google Nest Hub: Are there seriously no replacement lcd's for this?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:01:58 -0700

My 2 year old pulled it down off a table and the lcd got damaged. I figured why buy a new one mine still works minus the screen, I can just replace it right? Wrong.. There's not a single teardown video or replacement part.. Now I have a glorified home speaker… Has anyone else ran into this problem with some type of resolution? It's been almost a year since they came out.

⟐ Commented januari 29, 2026 at 14:01 MST

Google Home Mini: Has anyone managed to open their device yet?

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 07:27:09 -0700

I've toyed around with it a bit, and managed to unclip a couple of the clips on the sides in between the plastic and the fabric area, but don't want to apply too much pressure, due to the risk of things breaking, and the one or two clips that come un-done aren't enough to allow the unit to open. Has anyone managed to successfully open their unit yet?

⟐ Commented december 17, 2019 at 7:27 MST

Google Nest Audio: Is there a fuse in Google Nest Audio

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:03:51 -0700

My Google Nest Audio stopped working after connecting the charger to 220 V in Europe. I could hear the "spark". I wonder whether inside the body is a fuse which got busted and then I could try to fix the G. Nest Audio by replacing the fuse. Thank you in advance for advice.

Amazon Echo: Amazon Echo PSU / Power Supply Spec

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:23:37 -0700

Hi could someone advise on the PSU spec i.e. volts/amps and type of DC plug, Reason I ask Im from the UK and have an Echo coming from the US and need to sort out a compatable PSU with UK 3 pin Plug

TIA

Mark

⟐ Commented oktober 28, 2022 at 2:23 MST

Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation: I am unable to hear alexa's responce to my questions

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 16:44:31 -0700

I just set up my dot about a week ago. It was working fine as far as we were able to hear Alexa's response. However I just noticed that we are not able to hear it but the light does turn on and if I open my app on my phone I see my question and response. I have re-connected my wifi as well and still no luck.

⟐ Answered september 02, 2023 at 16:44 MST

Amazon Echo: amazon echo got wet not submerged but was covered with signficant wate

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 08:43:52 -0700

the echo was very wet as a result of an outside water dripping form the ceiling. will not work

⟐ Answered november 02, 2024 at 8:43 MST

HomePod Mini: HomePod Touch Sensor Issue Workaround No Replacement Needed

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:12:15 -0700

I have multiple HomePods with faulty touch sensors that would randomly trigger playback, which seems to be a fairly common issue based on other reports.

After looking into replacement options, I found that replacement touch panels are difficult to source. Since I rarely use the touch controls and mostly rely on "Hey Siri", I decided to try disconnecting the touch interface instead.

Using a teardown as a reference, I found that disassembly is relatively straightforward and the touch panel connector is accessible without too much difficulty.

I did not document the full process, but if you follow a teardown, the general steps are:

The base is held on with strong adhesive, so you will need to carefully pry it off
Remove a couple of T6 screws and one T8 screw
There are a few additional T6 screws securing the internal assembly
Once inside, locate the ribbon cable for the touch panel, which uses a small lever latch connector
Disconnect that cable, then reassemble everything

Note:

If replacement touch panels become available, you can replace the touch sensor at this stage instead of disconnecting it, since the connector is already accessible during disassembly.

Result:

You can disconnect the touch panel, reassemble the HomePod, and it will continue to function normally. The only thing that no longer works is the touch input.

I wanted to share this because I had not seen many people suggest simply disconnecting the touch sensor as a workaround. If your HomePod is experiencing ghost touches or random playback, this can be an effective way to keep it usable without replacing parts.

Since most smart speakers are primarily used via voice, losing touch functionality is not a major downside, at least in my case.

Be careful when removing the base adhesive and disconnecting ribbon cables to avoid damage.

Hope this helps others!

⟐ Commented juni 19, 2026 at 21:12 MST