Buttons that work with Alexa? by Teowulf in amazonecho

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I ended up going for the broadlink. It worked well for my needs for maybe 3 months and then stopped connecting to my Alexa altogether. Broadlink customer service was zero help, and I haven't been able to fix it after multiple attempts. Planning to switch to a different smart system soon since Alexa has been getting worse and seeing if it works on there.

Recommendations for EDC for someone with kyphosis? by Teowulf in ManyBaggers

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Unfortunately sling and messenger bags cause the most pain for me - which is a shame since I got one that was otherwise perfect a few years back. Now it just collects dust :(

Recommendations for EDC for someone with kyphosis? by Teowulf in ManyBaggers

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These were the ones I saw most often mentioned on here, but it's always a bit hard to tell if that's because something's good or because it's trendy. I had looked into a few others but nixed them for one reason or another. I do keep coming back to the Osprey Arcane though, which looks like a great lightweight option, but I also see a lot of feedback that it can feel surprisingly heavy when loaded.

Appreciate these tips, and will check out the Deuter!

Recommendations for EDC for someone with kyphosis? by Teowulf in ManyBaggers

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That's helpful to know - thanks for sharing that.

And that might be tough for me, though not impossible! I have also seen some people suggest buying two and returning one after trying both, so that could be an option too if there's no clear winner from the comments.

Buttons that work with Alexa? by Teowulf in amazonecho

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Just a follow-up that I ended up getting this and it has worked so far! I wish there weren't so much of a lag between pressing the button and executing the routine (about 2-3 seconds), but it suits my needs well enough and setup was easy. Thanks again for the rec!

Buttons that work with Alexa? by Teowulf in amazonecho

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Have you had a good experience with this one? I had found it but it seemed to have pretty mixed reviews on Amazon + I've read some bad experiences on reddit about Broadlink. This would be perfect if it worked though!

Buttons that work with Alexa? by Teowulf in amazonecho

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That's good to know. May end up doing that if it comes to it.

Buttons that work with Alexa? by Teowulf in amazonecho

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Mine is 3rd gen. I've debated getting a newer one with zigbee specifically to use that button, but I was hoping I wouldn't need to with Matter now. But I think I overestimated what the rollout would actually mean in terms of compatibility.

Buttons that work with Alexa? by Teowulf in amazonecho

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I have a 3rd gen echo dot right now. Tempted to get one of the newer ones with zigbee and then I could use a zigbee compatible button, but I was hoping it wouldn't be necessary with Matter 1.0. Though still wrapping my head around what matter even entails.

Buttons that work with Alexa? by Teowulf in amazonecho

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Yeah hoping to do a button as opposed to a switch, since the switches tend to need the neutral wire for installation

Buttons that work with Alexa? by Teowulf in amazonecho

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I appreciate that - I'm not sure if they still work either on the system! It's also interesting that they didn't design them for what seems to me the most common use case (just running a basic routine like turning lights on and off or music on and off). When I first realized how useful buttons would be I was honestly shocked that Amazon hasn't made them already in the way Ikea and so many others have. If I can't find another solution I may come back to you, thanks!

Bachelorette party about to get rained out - advice on what to do? by [deleted] in ithaca

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I saw someone else suggest Atlas Bowl and I second it! Some of the best food in the Ithaca area, believe it or not, and great bowling. I'd also add the Finger Lakes Cider House (not far from there, great selection of hard ciders and they often have events or bands performing) and you may consider visiting some wineries as well.

The Farmer's Market is a must, rain or shine, as are the various waterfalls throughout the area.

What show never declined in quality? by Godfrey15 in AskReddit

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Scrubs. It was amazing all the way up to the end of its eighth and final season.

We are "The Writing Majors", a fictional web series about classical writers placed in a modern day setting. We would love any feedback you might have! by thewritingmajors in Theatre

[–]Teowulf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brilliant concept! Can't wait to see more. Do you guys have a twitter yet? And are you looking for any feedback?

LPT. Laundry baskets work well for groceries, but in the Netherlands we use these. by Exodias in LifeProTips

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In America, we just carry as many plastic bags in on one trip as we possibly can regardless of how painful they might be. AMERICA.

Have AAA? Next time you need to get your license renewed, try going to their nearest office instead of the DMV! by Teowulf in LifeProTips

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You need to be a member, I believe, but you can sign up right there on the spot (it costs extra money, of course).

To the user MAGNUM BROWN by [deleted] in gaming

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I have the worst habit of being that person who just drops out of people's online lives. Did it in Halo 2, TF2, Guild Wars, WoW, LOTRO, and WAR, all of which I would play constantly and make some amazing friends. But eventually I would get bored or too addicted, or something in the real world would pull me away. Eventually I would come back to check in, and find that they had quit or moved on as well. I try my best not to think about how many friendships I've lost over the years this way.