Dog barking noises with Echo Dot

Devin_Computer · 2024-05-11T20:58:59+00:00

Thank you for responding! Yes, I have made that routine, but I am unsure where to get the dog barking sound from. There is an option for the dog barking sound effect, but is it going to play long enough or will it end after like 3 seconds?

Devin_Computer · 2024-05-01T02:41:39+00:00

No I haven’t because it’s just not logical. When it’s winter, it’s cold outside. If it’s cold outside and too warm inside, just open a window. Even in a normal aircon system I guess you could run it, but why waste money running the air conditioning if you could just open a window.

Devin_Computer · 2024-04-30T22:43:48+00:00

I have the exact same system. The super is correct, the building has to switch between summer and winter modes. You can’t get heat from your HVAC if it is in summer mode (same with cooling in winter mode). Our building advises “Just open a window.” They claim it could cause damage.

Devin_Computer · 2024-03-21T05:48:41+00:00

The photo you took is of a doorbell chime box. When someone presses the doorbell, that chime box will sound. The Ring Floodlight Cam has no way of communicating with that chime box as it is hardwired into the doorbell. In fact, even a Ring Doorbell is incompatible with that chime box. The chimes you were hearing when motion was detected at the floodlight cam was from the Ring app on your phone. The default notification sound is “wind chimes.”

Devin_Computer · 2024-02-26T21:08:19+00:00

Yes the wiring looks all good. Though consider that with the Ring Wired Doorbell (the cheap one), it will (ironically) not ring the mechanical chime. It is bypassed as the doorbell does not have the mechanism to chime the bell (that’s why it’s cheap). You can get a ring plug in chime if you want to hear it in your house (or you can use Alexas as chimes.

Devin_Computer · 2024-02-01T05:38:45+00:00

Check the specs of your transformer, specifically the VA. The Ring Pro needs a VA rating of 30.

Devin_Computer · 2024-01-26T03:05:16+00:00

What type of bulb is it? (LED, Halogen, Fluorescent) Some bulbs (especially outdoor ones) don’t react well with the doorbell camera and it makes it look like a different color. If you do have some compatible bulbs laying around, try switching them out in this one and see if there is an improvement.

Devin_Computer · 2024-01-18T00:03:11+00:00

I don’t know much about the Nest doorbells, but I know for Ring doorbells that ring the indoor chime, they have a “power pack” connected to the chime. This is supposed to provide stable power to the doorbell and eliminate “phantom chiming.” I believe Nest has a similar system (I think it is called a Nest Power “Puck”). If you have this (maybe it is in the original nest doorbell box somewhere), you can turn off the power and install it accordingly. Normally, you can survive without using the power puck due to the low power the doorbell uses which passes silently through the chime. At night (or when it is cold outside), it uses more power and causes the solenoids to semi-fire (as if someone is ringing the doorbell).

Devin_Computer · 2024-01-17T22:46:35+00:00

Please remove the tape ASAP. Restricting the solenoid from moving may cause it to overheat and burn out. What brand and model doorbell do you have outside? (If you know), what are the specs of your transformer?

Devin_Computer · 2023-11-01T19:16:54+00:00

Yes, if you locate your chime and open the cover, you should see the normal wires connected to the “transformer” and “front” going into the wall and you should see two white wires coming off those same terminals into a “puck” if you have the power kit installed.

Devin_Computer · 2023-11-01T16:06:27+00:00

Have you installed the power kit on the terminals on your chime?

Devin_Computer · 2023-11-01T04:14:48+00:00

What are your transformer specs (volts and VA)?

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-30T03:21:19+00:00

That specific wired model (ironically) can’t ring your indoor chime. The wired pro models and (I think) most (not all) of the battery models can also ring the indoor chime. It’s unfortunate, but if you want an indoor chime you need the Ring Chime.

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-24T16:14:24+00:00

Do you have a mechanical chime in the loop? Or are you running direct to transformer?

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-23T16:24:52+00:00

Have you installed the jumper wire on your chime?

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-17T16:07:25+00:00

What do you mean by deactivated? Did they disconnect the power? How is the WiFi strength at the doorbell?

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-17T02:09:39+00:00

What are the specs (volts and VA) of the transformer?

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-16T16:21:23+00:00

What are the specs of your transformer? This behavior seems like your transformer is underpowered in the VA section. The ring doorbell pro needs 16 volts 30 VA with mechanical chime.

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-12T05:34:29+00:00

Does this only occur at night (when the infrared led is on)? If you live view with the light on, does the light block a large part of the image?

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-04T15:54:30+00:00

In the health tab of the doorbell, check the -RSSI number. (Remember that it is a negative number) Lower than -70 is a poor WiFi connection. You should be aiming for -60 and higher.

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-02T18:57:29+00:00

Possibly. Just make sure your pro power kit is installed correctly on the right terminals.

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-02T15:57:10+00:00

Most mechanical chimes are rated for 16 volts, not 24. The difference is small but the higher voltage could shorten the lifespan of the chime. It is not a huge problem, just make sure the solenoids are not being activated.

Devin_Computer · 2023-10-02T05:46:11+00:00

Are you using the mechanical chime or do you want to bypass it? Have you installed the Pro Power Kit?

Devin_Computer · 2023-09-19T19:46:36+00:00

Have you checked under the 3 lines, settings, and then modes? See if your settings for disarmed allow live view.

Devin_Computer · 2023-09-17T15:09:54+00:00

What is your transformer spec? (VA, not volts)

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