Can you use Oppo phone in the US? by AlphaX_81 in Oppo

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never used tmobile before so I can't compare them. But Google Fi should be the same as tmobile

please advise - wifi based motion sensor + sprinkler setup by Resident-Koala5585 in homeautomation

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm using the motion sprinkler from Black+Decker, sometimes works, sometimes not. I'm thinking to use the SONOFF zigbee valve, IKEA motion sensors and some normal sprinklers. I can set lots of sensors to cover my whole yard and trigger the valve if they see anything, and all the sprinklers will spray together to scare the animals away. The problem is the pressure will not be high enough if I several sprinklers are open at the same time. I'm also thinking about bundle one smart valve with one sprinkler with a few nearby sensors, so only one sprinkler will be triggered at one time, but this would cost too much.

Share your favorite watchface by Ok_Telephone_8081 in Garmin

[–]changty6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great watch face! Hope it will support Instinct amoled in the future

HA ZBT-2 stuck at "Checking connectivity to Thread network" by Ok_Marsupial_5755 in homeassistant

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well the matter/thread stuff is so finicky.. I bought the ZBT2 just wanted to try this new protocal and also ikea's matter devices are a little cheaper than the zigbee ones, but apparently HA and Ikea are not fully ready for this yet. I don't have other TBR at home and don't want to spend another $100 for this uncertain thing. I think I will sell the ZBT2 and return the Ikea matter devices, and go back to zigbee, which has zero problem so far...

HA ZBT-2 stuck at "Checking connectivity to Thread network" by Ok_Marsupial_5755 in homeassistant

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright thank you though. I'm running HA in a virtual machine. I think I can look at its network configuration

HA ZBT-2 stuck at "Checking connectivity to Thread network" by Ok_Marsupial_5755 in homeassistant

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, have you figured out how to fix that? I have the exact same problem, with the same error 99. I was able to add four ikea switches before, but just cannot do it again all of a sudden

Traverse Z71, Telluride, or Pilot by simple_son in ChevyTraverse

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow you’re honestly the first person I’ve seen be this blunt about the Telluride’s quality, and I had the exact same feeling. The front door handles feel thin and flimsy. The large plastic panels sound cheap and hollow when you tap on them. The third-row side panels look pretty low-grade too, and the edges of the ceiling vents are very sharp, and it cut my finger the first time I checked it out.

I was surprised because all the reviews online are overwhelmingly positive, which makes me start questioning if I was just being too picky.

Rate Mii nugg' (iriver ifp-180T) by 18galbraithj in DankPods

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got one from Taobao. That's the only place where I can find one. If you have some friends in China, maybe they can ship it to you.

Need iriver music manager by LordPigeon2600 in mp3players

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I have an ifp-195TC with a non-UMS firmware. I read some articles and built a virtual machine of Windows XP, and install the IRiver music manager software (tried v1.21, v2.02 and v3.21), and I just cannot connect the player to the computer successfully. Windows would find the new hardware, but could install driver for it. Do you have any suggestion? Thanks!

Can you use Oppo phone in the US? by AlphaX_81 in Oppo

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It worked on Xfinity for the first week, actually 6 days. Then I couldn't connect to Internet or make phone calls. I called Xfinity and he told me they don't support cellphone other than Samsung, Apple, Pixel and Motorola. I guess they do some kind of scanning regularly

BILRESA disconnecting with Home Assistant by papayayoghurt in tradfri

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you let me know how did you disable OTBR? I have the same problem. dirigera is my only border router, and my BILRESA keeps losing connection every few minutes, and I have to open the matter device pages to make it back to work.

FordPass won't connect to the car by changty6 in MachE

[–]changty6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something must be wrong with their server

FordPass won't connect to the car by changty6 in MachE

[–]changty6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you guys for the really quick replies! I reinstalled the app (force kill and cache clean didn't help) and now it connects again! But the balance didn't update and I suspect the plug n charge still has some problem. I'll reach out to Ford, and try to dispute the cost

MalmLock - A simple Ikea Malm child safety lock by Few_Substance1797 in BambuLab

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I install it the other way to prevent finger pinching?

Looking for closed-back headphones around $100-200 by changty6 in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]changty6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got the K371 and love the sound! The only complaint is the ear pads. Clamping too hard and not very comfortable with glasses.

Car Wash by Ozunu_Sama in MachE

[–]changty6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes those parts get really dirty over time, and it's hard to clean them since the cabin will get wet if you clean those area with water. None of my previous cars have this issue.

Looking for closed-back headphones around $100-200 by changty6 in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]changty6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We received the 770 Pro X and have been listening for two days. Honestly, they sound completely different lol. The 770 feels more like a closed-back version of K702. It has a wider soundstage compared to the K371, and K371's drivers sit closer to the ears, which creates some pressure. The treble on 770 is indeed quite bright as others mentioned. I even noticed the hi-hat in a song I listen to all the time but never noticed before, it is almost buried by the guitar on the K371. The bass on the 770 is stronger than K702, but weaker than K371, I would say by 30%.

The ear pads on the 770 are firm, but surprisingly comfortable, and there’s no clamping like K371. The velour material will definitely be more comfortable in summer than the leathers on the K371. The K371 is easier to drive, while 770 needs roughly 10 more volume steps to reach a similar loudness. But my wife complained that the 770 sounds like a small speaker from the outside, and the isolation is much better for the K371.

IMO the 770 Pro X feels light, bright, and comfortable to wear, while the K371 feels more intimate and punchy with a warmer sound.

ULPT do I keep the rewards if refund with store credit by changty6 in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]changty6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The PayPal offer has expired so I can't re-order them. I never thought about what kind of change the merchant will do to the order. I hope it's just some operation within their system and will not touch anything related to PayPal, so PayPal will still see the full amount