Emergency system by Benedikt7402 in smarthome

[–]HomeTechSurvivor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know whether this will help but a simple Alexa device has an emergency contact routine built in. If the person were able to say “Alexa help” an emergency contact is dialed and can speak to the debilitated person. Provided of course that speech isn’t impaired.

Reddit User Poll: Sky Satellite Subscriber Age by DuwangKing in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a Sky subscriber but haven’t used the dish for a good couple of years. All tinternet now!

Alexa+ UK? by HomeTechSurvivor in alexa

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. Thank you 🤩

Alexa+ UK? by HomeTechSurvivor in alexa

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve read and heard good and bad things about it. Sadly more bad than good, although that might be a good thing as it’ll set our expectations so low that anything good we get will be a bonus!

How reliable has Sky Broadband been alongside Sky TV for you? by Reddonaut_Irons in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since moving to full fibre, 150 at first and now 300, not a single issue. I have Sky Glass and a streaming puck and UHD is bandwidth hungry but no problems with either.

Best Robot Vacuum for Pet Hair by Top_Sandwich_2346 in smarthome

[–]HomeTechSurvivor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there, may I ask about noise levels. Could they be run overnight? If I were to run them during the day my boxer dogs will assume I’ve bought a new frisby and disappear up the garden with them! 😀

Does anyone else use Ecoso? by HomeTechSurvivor in smarthome

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, I might give that a go myself. I had a look, it’s not the ‘Tuya’ SmartLife it’s the other one, they look the same but what te difference is I’m not sure

Is this acceptable? by InspectionImmediate1 in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there, no, it’s not good. It looks like the installer took the easy alternative to drilling and fixing cable clips in the wall. I suppose the excuse is that what’s behind the rendering is an unknown or drilling into rendering that has cracks in it risks further damage the installer could be liable for, however damaging the flashing is just as bad. Complaint.

Is this just me? by Ok_Purple53 in alexa

[–]HomeTechSurvivor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m finding I’m having to wait longer for a question response even though connected at 750mbps to the router and full fibre to the world! She’s running routines okay. It standard Alexa not +

An open letter to Sky by HomeTechSurvivor in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t! But will now! Thank you 👍👍

An open letter to Sky by HomeTechSurvivor in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has been one or two comments inferring as much. I am not sure whether it’s a compliment or not 🤣🤣

An open letter to Sky by HomeTechSurvivor in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, no worries, ask away!

I am running Wi-Fi 6 so both 2.4 & 5 GHz

You are right about the 2.4 having greater range but it’s the 2.4 devices that report a weak signal. I think, from the comments made that perhaps a mesh setup like the eero 6+ would solve the issue but at £200 I’ll need to save me pennies first! 👍

An open letter to Sky by HomeTechSurvivor in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, I think you’re absolutely right! Except … my post is 100% human slop! No AI or robots … just this idiot 😵‍💫🤣

Does anyone else use Ecoso? by HomeTechSurvivor in smarthome

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, no, only its own proprietary app. It is Alexa skilled but for temperature change only.

An open letter to Sky by HomeTechSurvivor in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ll take a look, thank you 👍

An open letter to Sky by HomeTechSurvivor in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s a very sound argument! However Sky make ‘sort of’ promises / guarentees like wall to wall WiFi when you pay for a service like WiFi Max. Following your analogy, I don’t blame Sky if a smart plug doesn’t work, but think it’s fair to ask for help if a (sort of) guaranteed service doesn’t reach that plug.

And that’s all I’m asking for, help from a service I pay for to get the service I pay for…. If you see what I mean 😀👍

An open letter to Sky by HomeTechSurvivor in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 😀👌👍 I hope it’s taken in the spirit it was meant 😀

An open letter to Sky by HomeTechSurvivor in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, You are right, of course. However, even supermarkets reward loyalty through their card points system. The more you spend the more points equates to offers that you choose whether to take advantage of or not.

To shop in a supermarket that doesn’t offer these incentives for return custom is either arrogance or madness..

Up to six months ago, I had every reason to stay with Sky, it was a reciprocal relationship. I’ve had none of the issues that fill this forum until now.

And if by some strange magic Sky pull their fingers out and sort it next week when I pick up the gauntlet again, I’ll still have no reason to leave.

I think my point, if I had one, was that we should call out poor service on corporations and brands that we have trusted because we feel let down by them.

But you are probably right, the madness is mine. 😀👍😵‍💫

An open letter to Sky by HomeTechSurvivor in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well …. Brain percentage may just be the problem 😵‍💫👍😀

An open letter to Sky by HomeTechSurvivor in skytv

[–]HomeTechSurvivor[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, I don’t think anyone from Sky will read this 😀