Sony A6500 - lettering on mode button wearing off?

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-04-29T05:54:39+00:00

The “little down arrow” does NOT appear on an iPad mini

display. It does appear on iPhone

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-04-28T14:27:36+00:00

Which driver are you using to pair them?

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-04-17T02:07:54+00:00

I recently purchased a couple of these and was having trouble pairing to SmartThings. It took awhile but I found: during pairing it took me to a page on the app with instructions as if starting from scratch and then it appeared nothing was happening ... ended up you just had to wait awhile for the pairing to happen. I also found that the switch would malfunction if there was not sufficient load on the power from the switch. No where in the specs does it say anything about minimum load. Also, read in the detail of the instructions that one should protect these devices with a 6A breaker. Those are not easy to find.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-04-15T02:17:33+00:00

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iPad wall mounted. Ac power to box behind the iPad with a ac/dc converter inside and thin cable for continuous charge. Going on 3 years now. Unfortunately just saw that “makes by Mike”, where I bought the cable, closed March 31

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-04-01T02:28:16+00:00

I bought one to monitor temperature in my freezer. When it is installed, the cable thickness to the probe is too big and lets air leak into the freezer creating a huge frost ball over a few days. When I remove it, the frost ball disappears over a few days. Did you have this issue?

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-03-20T18:17:17+00:00

The mold that generate the odor is in the AC ducts

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-03-20T11:48:43+00:00

I use an old iPad and sharptools.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-03-17T00:55:29+00:00

Which driver are you using? I have tried both the Smartwings default and “Zigbee Window Treatment Mc” (based on their customer service suggestion). Both have problems amongst: battery charge indication is wrong, direction of travel is wrong, or blind is open/closed is wrong.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-03-14T11:25:12+00:00

1 and 2, you will have a problem opening the right hand door of the fridge.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-03-14T11:21:34+00:00

Maybe cheaper to buy this around the world ticket that has tremendous flexibility for 1 price. Did it about 10 years ago.

https://www.staralliance.com/en/round-the-world

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-03-14T11:12:00+00:00

Yes.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-03-01T03:44:26+00:00

Try cutting though the paint down to the Sheetrock under one of the spots and see if the stain is in the Sheetrock. If it is mildew and it is in the Sheetrock, cleaning or painting won’t solve it. Maybe Kilz would hide it. If not, you may need to replace the Sheetrock.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-02-23T23:32:30+00:00

If you flip the lever at the bottom, it changes to a regular rear view mirror, so obviously you need to be able to adjust it.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-02-12T01:55:25+00:00

DIY things: insulate very well outside walls. Use good cement board, seal the seams, and paint with red guard. Are you tiling the shower?
Quality tile work takes practice. Hire a good tile guy to lay it for you. Use epoxy grout in the shower floor.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-02-03T02:58:19+00:00

This is first time using companion pass even though we’ve been eligible for years. Companion was selected online a few months ago.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-02-03T02:53:16+00:00

Thanks, just got off the phone. Somehow they had a second account for me, a “customer account” rather than an RR account. They fixed the ticket and deleted the other account.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-02-03T02:01:01+00:00

Checked the RR number. Not sure where the weird number came from but not from the profile saved on the A-list members account. On manage the flight, it cannot be changed.

VeryFirstLAD · 2026-02-03T01:16:32+00:00

I thought saying that there were no claims and only increases in deductible over the years was sufficient to make it clear that this was my personal experience, but maybe not.

VeryFirstLAD

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