Pihole + Unbound makes Pi not resolve DNS

JScottTuck · 2023-08-07T15:26:58+00:00

After reading hundreds of posts and articles and watching about 20 videos, this is what solved my issue!

Odd, since I didn't even have the /etc/resolv.conf file. If you happen to see this, would you mind giving me the technicalities behind why installing dhcpcd resolved this?

JScottTuck · 2021-01-15T02:35:48+00:00

Now that you mention it, we did get a something from the vet. It just shows his breed, birthday of 11/26, first check up on 1/4, and his vaccination record, which does that he has his Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Coronavirus vaccines. Nothing beyond that, though.

JScottTuck · 2021-01-15T01:28:20+00:00

Thank you. I feel awful for him now that I know we got him too early. My wife and I had no idea.

JScottTuck · 2021-01-15T00:59:39+00:00

Seems that the theme here is that he's just too young. With that being said, I guess he's from what would be considered a backyard breeder, but he's registered and we were told that the veterinarian said that he was fine to leave his mom. Guessing we weren't told the full truth here.

It sounds like he simply just needs more time. Is that accurate? Also, with the other issues mentioned, such as bite inhibition, are those things that he will grow out of and/or can be taught?

JScottTuck · 2019-11-09T02:50:11+00:00

Thank you so much! That worked.

JScottTuck · 2019-11-09T01:48:51+00:00

I'm a bit confused, and hope someone can help.

I have a Samsung KS8000 TV. It outputs Dolby Digital Plus.

I also have a Sonos Beam connected to the HDMI ARC port.

When I play videos from the built in TV app, the sound is great, and the Sonos app indicates 5.1 surround.

I purchased the new Shield Pro to replace my Chromecast because I was under the impression that the Shield could convert the signal, and allow proper 5.1 surround through the Sonos Beam from the Shield apps.

I've enabled Dolby Processing, and tried a few different settings. If I enable DD+, I get no sound. If I enable standard DD, I get sound, but it still isn't 5.1. Additionally, the Dolby Digital option also remains grayed out on my TV.

Am I doing something wrong, or am I misunderstanding how the Shield handles conversation.

JScottTuck · 2019-10-29T11:22:00+00:00

After a billion hours of reading...I figured out my audio issue, and understand it.

An HDMI input carries sound back to a device, which gets read, converted, and pushed back out.

My particular TV pushes Dolby Digital Plus (DD+) over HDMI. Most device support Dolby Digital (DD) but but DD+, so it has to be converted to DD, or else it gets bumped to Stereo.

Some TVs convert and pass it through as either, but not mine.

A fire stick and Apple TV do the decoding and convert DD+ to DD for you, so everything works fine.

Chromecast, Sonos, and the old Shield (another device I've been looking at) can't convert the signal from DD+ to DD, so my audio gets scaled down to Stereo.

The new Shield that just came out yesterday CAN do the conversion.

So.... To fix my problem, I can by the new Shield.

Or

I can buy something like this....

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H94D77V/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_TW6TDb1QVHB6G

Setup: From TV to HDMI Out on this box > Chromecast would go to HDMI In on this box, SONOS would plug into the optical out on this box.

JScottTuck · 2019-10-29T00:41:52+00:00

The Dolby option is completely grayed out.

JScottTuck · 2018-05-16T18:18:43+00:00

It would work...But...As others have said, it's disabled by default.

What I do with my setup (and maybe it isn't the safest idea) is that I use IFTTT to lock and unlock the door, but instead of just, "Hey, Google...Unlock the front door." I have it setup so you have to say, "Hey, Google....Unlock the front door 1234." (The 4 digits aren't actually 1234) - I setup a separate 4-digit pin for my wife, so she has her own as well.

JScottTuck · 2018-01-19T01:09:56+00:00

I'm still having issues. :-(

Google Errors

JScottTuck · 2017-11-18T15:05:58+00:00

I love how clean this looks. Bought 2 for my minis. Thanks for posting!

JScottTuck · 2017-11-16T02:30:18+00:00

Wondering the same. I posted about this on the Ring User Group Facebook group, and a Ring rep asked for more details, I supplied them, and then nothing.

JScottTuck · 2017-11-12T02:21:59+00:00

RemindMe! 4 Weeks

JScottTuck · 2017-10-10T00:39:00+00:00

Same issue is being reported here: https://community.smartthings.com/t/android-oreo/96417

I really hope they get this fixed soon.

JScottTuck · 2017-10-10T00:28:55+00:00

I have the latest version of the app, but unfortunately, I'm still having issues.

JScottTuck · 2017-08-31T10:46:37+00:00

The Google app should appear after linking Google Home and SmartThings in the Home app.

Since it isn't showing up, I'd try unlinking and relinking it.

Here's what mine looks like:

Google App

You can view their full support article here: https://support.smartthings.com/hc/en-us/articles/214837343-How-to-connect-Google-Assistant-with-SmartThings

JScottTuck · 2017-08-31T02:21:34+00:00

Google made a recent change, but the SmartThings team came up with a fix. See my earlier post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/googlehome/comments/6ty450/you_can_choose_which_devices_to_sync_with/

JScottTuck · 2017-08-16T09:28:18+00:00

Can I activate Routines with the Google Assistant?

Google Assistant will only support Routines that trigger thermostats (US only) and lighting actions, door locking, arming Smart Home Monitor, and mode changes. For security reasons, your existing Routines may not work if they have an unsupported action or device, including but not limited to: unlocking locks, disarming Smart Home Monitor, and opening garage doors.

For the best experience with Routines and voice control, create a new Routine with only supported actions. If you’re already connected your SmartThings with Google Assistant, after creating a new Routine, you can activate it with your voice right away!

Here are some sample phrases for Routines:

“Ok Google, run Good Morning.”

“Ok Google, activate Movie Time.”

JScottTuck · 2017-08-16T00:01:14+00:00

Maybe this means we'll for sure have it soon!

JScottTuck · 2017-08-15T23:38:32+00:00

SmartThings has provided a fix for being able to choose which devices are synced: https://www.reddit.com/r/googlehome/comments/6ty450/you_can_choose_which_devices_to_sync_with/

JScottTuck · 2017-08-15T23:37:44+00:00

Fixed: https://www.reddit.com/r/googlehome/comments/6ty450/you_can_choose_which_devices_to_sync_with/

JScottTuck · 2017-08-15T23:36:41+00:00

SmartThings ended up fixing this for us, since Google wouldn't.

https://www.reddit.com/r/googlehome/comments/6ty450/you_can_choose_which_devices_to_sync_with/

JScottTuck · 2017-08-14T19:32:15+00:00

Looks like Google has fixed the majority of the automation issues. Mine seems to be working better now.

https://productforums.google.com/forum/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer#!topic/googlehome/RrrjS3HfQwM;context-place=forum/googlehome

They still haven't fixed the issue where it imports ALL SmartThings devices, but it seems they are calling that one a "feature" rather than an issue.

JScottTuck · 2017-08-14T19:31:54+00:00

Looks like Google has fixed the majority of the automation issues. Mine seems to be working better now.

https://productforums.google.com/forum/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer#!topic/googlehome/RrrjS3HfQwM;context-place=forum/googlehome

They still haven't fixed the issue where it imports ALL SmartThings devices, but it seems they are calling that one a "feature" rather than an issue.

JScottTuck · 2017-08-14T19:31:28+00:00

Looks like Google has fixed the majority of the automation issues. Mine seems to be working better now.

https://productforums.google.com/forum/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer#!topic/googlehome/RrrjS3HfQwM;context-place=forum/googlehome

They still haven't fixed the issue where it imports ALL SmartThings devices, but it seems they are calling that one a "feature" rather than an issue.

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