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  • #1082
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,200 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    In ireland and i purchased a amazon echo alexa and i cant download the app... is there anyone in ireland using one and if so how will i get the app or get it set up ..do i send it back or is there a way of doing it . thanks
    I first downloaded Aptiode from here : https://www.aptoide.com/?lang=en

    It's a 3rd party app store - after that was installed I used it to install the alexa app.

    Hope that helps !


  • #1083
    Ark rose glenn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭Ark rose glenn


    It's a 3rd party app store - after that was installed I used it to install the alexa app.

    Hope that helps ![/quote]


  • #1084
    Ark rose glenn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭Ark rose glenn


    tried downloading it and it won't download ... I'll try it again and see what happens . Thanks


  • #1085
    givecredit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭givecredit


    Ark rose glenn wrote: »
    tried downloading it and it won't download ... I'll try it again and see what happens . Thanks

    In settings, Security, enable "other sources"


  • #1086
    trevor1973
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭trevor1973


    I really want this. But how difficult is it to set up in Ireland

    I have set up addresspal to get it. Firstly how come echo dot is €149 in Argos. They're not selling the large one. It's only £50 sterling on Amazon ???

    So I'm not able to change store to get app but I understand I can use the Alexa UK web address to set it up. I've saved the thread to set up the RTE News flashes. I'm considering Spotify so I can listen to music through it. Has that been achievable for everyone. Again from reading last threads I need to set it up as UK right ?

    Is Tune In Radio easy to use on it

    Is setting up skills quite easy ?

    Overall those that have bought this on a scale of 1-10 how satisfied are you and again on a scale of 1-10 how tricky was it to set up

    There should be a sticky with all the details on how to set up for Irish people.
    Is there any good post detailing everything

    If I was going to get the Dot could anyone recommend a set of speakers ?
    Otherwise I'll probably just get the large one for better sound.

    I was hooked after seeing it on the ads.

    Trev


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  • #1087
    trevor1973
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭trevor1973


    https://youtu.be/rGD0CRbbMFU

    Tech Radar spend a week with the dot


  • #1088
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,761 ✭✭✭degsie


    trevor1973 wrote: »
    Firstly how come echo dot is €149 in Argos. They're not selling the large one. It's only £50 sterling on Amazon ???

    As the echo/dot is officially not available in Ireland I presume that is an oversight from Argos. No stock showing anyway.

    There is an FAQ thread you should read re echo/dot that should answer some of the other questions.


  • #1089
    trevor1973
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭trevor1973


    Thanks Degsie

    I'm trying to order on Amazon UK but it keeps saying please enter valid Street details - using address pal

    I've enterered the long number
    And I keep getting that error
    Also tried changing order and putting number somewhere else

    Anyone run into that issue


  • #1090
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,761 ✭✭✭degsie


    Not a good idea to publish your addresspal details on a public forum.


  • #1091
    trevor1973
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭trevor1973


    Sorry, I thought it was the same addresspal for everybody
    Obviously it can't be. Silly me
    How do I fix that issue


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  • #1092
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,761 ✭✭✭degsie


    trevor1973 wrote: »
    Sorry, I thought it was the same addresspal for everybody
    Obviously it can't be. Silly me
    How do I fix that issue

    This worked for me

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  • #1093
    trevor1973
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭trevor1973


    Thanks a million.


  • #1094
    trevor1973
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭trevor1973


    What power supply does it come with ? I know you need a separate micro USB cable if you want one but there must be something to plug it in ?


  • #1095
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,267 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Jaysis, that's a lot of questions... but I'm feeling generous :D
    trevor1973 wrote: »
    I really want this. But how difficult is it to set up in Ireland

    Not difficult at all. Plug in, initial setup using Android/iPhone app, or website linked to earlier
    trevor1973 wrote: »
    I'm considering Spotify so I can listen to music through it. Has that been achievable for everyone. Again from reading last threads I need to set it up as UK right ?

    I have mine as UK because I prefer the voice to the Stephen Hawking-sounding US one. Yes Spotify integration is simple, just set up initially using the app.
    trevor1973 wrote: »
    Is Tune In Radio easy to use on it

    Yes for most stations. Irish stations are not too easily picked up ... yet
    trevor1973 wrote: »
    Is setting up skills quite easy ?

    Pretty easy alright for basic skills, but you really don't need these for the most part. I set up a Skill to control Kodi on my Fire TV using my voice which took a bit more work. Lots of online tutorials.
    trevor1973 wrote: »
    Overall those that have bought this on a scale of 1-10 how satisfied are you and again on a scale of 1-10 how tricky was it to set up

    11.
    0.
    trevor1973 wrote: »
    There should be a sticky with all the details on how to set up for Irish people.
    Is there any good post detailing everything

    There was talk of one. Never materialised.
    trevor1973 wrote: »
    If I was going to get the Dot could anyone recommend a set of speakers ?
    Otherwise I'll probably just get the large one for better sound.

    The Dot has surprisingly decent sound actually. I'm listening to Spotify on it now without the Bluetooth speaker.

    Bluetooth speakers... depends if you want decent or great sound.

    Decent: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-SoundCore-Dual-Driver-Distortion-Microphone/dp/B016MO90GW/

    Great: https://www.amazon.co.uk/JBL-Charge-3-Bluetooth-Active/dp/B01FQVHGSG/

    (although I picked up one from the Amazon Warehouse for £88 this week)


  • #1096
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,267 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    trevor1973 wrote: »
    What power supply does it come with ? I know you need a separate micro USB cable if you want one but there must be something to plug it in ?

    Comes with USB cable and plug.


  • #1097
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 23,623 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    mrcheez wrote: »
    There was talk of one. Never materialised.

    The FAQ which answers most of these questions and details on setup is here:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057668556

    It needs a little bit of updating and to be stickied, but mostly there.


  • #1098
    Ark rose glenn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭Ark rose glenn


    Ark rose glenn wrote: »
    It's a 3rd party app store - after that was installed I used it to install the alexa app.

    Hope that helps !
    [/quote]


  • #1099
    Ark rose glenn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭Ark rose glenn


    Ark rose glenn wrote: »
    It's a 3rd party app store - after that was installed I used it to install the alexa app.

    Hope that helps !
    [/quote]

    Ok i downloaded the aptoid app and i am looking for the alexa app ... what do i type in to look for it ... it doesnt seem to be there for some reason ... i typed in amazon alexa but it doesnt seem to be there


  • #1100
    givecredit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭givecredit


    Just thought some ECHO users might be interested in the GU10 starter pack now £119 on amazon. Normally £149.99

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Ambiance-Wireless-Lighting-Starter/dp/B0152WXDOA/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1479466641&sr=8-29-spons&keywords=philips+hue&psc=1


  • #1101
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,200 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    Ark rose glenn wrote: »
    Ok i downloaded the aptoid app and i am looking for the alexa app ... what do i type in to look for it ... it doesnt seem to be there for some reason ... i typed in amazon alexa but it doesnt seem to be there

    Just look for Alexa : https://eltremendo02.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.amazon.dee.app/8624710/21484867/Alexa


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  • #1102
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    If the echo dot drops by a tenner this week I'll pick one up for the craic but have a few questions about it, these are probably already answered so I apologise if they have but the thread is too big :P

    I primarily would be using it for controlling Hue lights, I guess it integrates with these without too much issue?

    Will it recognise anyones voice? I want it to be able to recognise anyones voice so anyone in the house can control the lights using the Dot, I guess this is possible it's not locked down to one person's voice is it? Just one account?

    Also how does the dot link up to other speakers, I have a Yamaha sound bar, would it be possible to hook the dot up to that?

    Finally has anyone got Google Play Music working with it?


  • #1103
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,267 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Atomic Pineapple wrote: »
    Will it recognise anyones voice? I want it to be able to recognise anyones voice so anyone in the house can control the lights using the Dot, I guess this is possible it's not locked down to one person's voice is it? Just one account?

    Anyone can use it, not locked down
    Atomic Pineapple wrote: »
    Also how does the dot link up to other speakers, I have a Yamaha sound bar, would it be possible to hook the dot up to that?

    Connect it via a 3.5mm cable, get a nice long one (3m+) so that the Echo Dot can pick up your voice over the speaker

    Also pick up a long USB cable if you want the Echo Dot to be situated away from a plug socket, like in a bookcase
    Atomic Pineapple wrote: »
    Finally has anyone got Google Play Music working with it?

    Nah, just Spotify and Amazon Prime Music


  • #1104
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 23,623 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Yes, yes, 3.5mm/Bluetooth

    No to Google Music directly. You can stream Google Music from your phone to the speaker via Bluetooth. Google Home is better for Google Music, obviously.


  • #1105
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,267 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    bk wrote: »
    Yes, yes, 3.5mm/Bluetooth

    No to Google Music directly. You can stream Google Music from your phone to the speaker via Bluetooth. Google Home is better for Google Music, obviously.

    Yeah actually, one side effect is it will make your Yamaha soundbar bluetooth-enabled for sounds coming from your phone :)


  • #1106
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Yeah actually, one side effect is it will make your Yamaha soundbar bluetooth-enabled for sounds coming from your phone :)

    Its already enabled so no benefit there I'm afraid.


  • #1107
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,267 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Atomic Pineapple wrote: »
    Its already enabled so no benefit there I'm afraid.

    oh right.. then you don't need a 3.5mm cable :)

    Just bluetooth from Echo Dot to soundbar


  • #1108
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 23,623 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    mrcheez wrote: »
    oh right.. then you don't need a 3.5mm cable :)

    Just bluetooth from Echo Dot to soundbar

    True, though typically the 3.5mm cable will give you better sound quality and greater reliability.


  • #1109
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,267 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Probably depends on how picky you are about sound quality vs convenience. Differences would probably be negligible and I haven't yet had the bluetooth connection drop in a month of usage.


  • #1110
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,190 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Despite bk's wonderful content in the other thread, I'm going to get a Dot because the missus has been pestering me for present suggestions, and a soundbar too to install in the kitchen. Mainly because I know she won't have a rashers how to get a GH from the US.
    The dot is cheap enough that I won't feel bad about moving to GH in six months, and small enough that it won't look crap.

    I'm looking for a relatively understated soundbar - something that could be mounted under a kitchen press to keep it out of the way.

    Any suggestions on a decent budget soundbar to pair with the dot - something around the 100-ish mark?


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  • #1111
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 23,623 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    seamus wrote: »
    Despite bk's wonderful content in the other thread, I'm going to get a Dot because the missus has been pestering me for present suggestions, and a soundbar too to install in the kitchen. Mainly because I know she won't have a rashers how to get a GH from the US.
    The dot is cheap enough that I won't feel bad about moving to GH in six months, and small enough that it won't look crap.

    Yup that is how I justified to myself a Echo (for £100 pre-order) and a Dot (basically free with the Netatmo Bundle) and now the GHome.

    They certainly won't go to waste, I was using the Echo in the living room and the dot in the bedroom. However now that I've almost everything working on the GHome, I think I'll put the Echo in the main bedroom and the Dot in the babies beedroom along with the UE Boom 2 I just ordered. The boom 2 can then go portable into the bathroom as the OH likes music while taking a bath. Or out in the garden.

    If I eventually go fully GHome, then the Echo and Dot will make for great gifts and really not too expensive at all.
    seamus wrote: »
    I'm looking for a relatively understated soundbar - something that could be mounted under a kitchen press to keep it out of the way.

    Any suggestions on a decent budget soundbar to pair with the dot - something around the 100-ish mark?

    Maybe a bluetooth speaker like a UE Boom 2 or the Anker one?


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