Amazon Echo Spot Buttons Guide

The Amazon Echo Spot speaker features just three buttons on the top. It also has a small screen on the front to access some functions. Plus, on the back, we find a two port panel.  This is where you make power and audio connections.  Here, we explore the Amazon Echo Spot buttons and the input … Continue reading Amazon Echo Spot Buttons Guide

How to Reset Alexa Dot 3rd Generation Speaker

Here, we show how to reset the Alexa Dot 3rd Generation speaker to return it to its factory default settings.  So why would you ever reset ?  Because you may desire to sell or give this unit to another person.  Or, connect it to a new Amazon account.  Or sync it to a new WiFi … Continue reading How to Reset Alexa Dot 3rd Generation Speaker

How to Deregister Amazon Echo Studio

You might wish to know how to deregister an Amazon Echo Studio speaker if you’re getting rid of it.  Perhaps you’re upgrading to a later model.  Or, as we did here, we bought a new Studio  for a relatve. But we forgot to mark it as a gift in our Amazon cart.  This meant that … Continue reading How to Deregister Amazon Echo Studio

How to Make JBL Boombox 2 Discoverable

To pair the Boombox 2 JBL speaker with a Bluetooth source device for the first time, or to refresh the connection information stored on that device, you must know how to launch discovery mode on this unit.  Furthermore in this mode, the  Boombox 2 sends its Bluetooth name and current linkage info on the BT … Continue reading How to Make JBL Boombox 2 Discoverable

Solving Victor Reader Stream WiFi Problems

The New Generation of the Victor Reader Stream, the second version of this already useful blind friendly talking book and media player, taps into a whole new realm of audio and textual media, from the web.  In this post, we cover general things to try for Solving Victor Reader Stream WiFi problems. Solving Victor Reader Stream WiFi … Continue reading Solving Victor Reader Stream WiFi Problems

How to Restart Alexa Echo Dot Speaker

We show here how to restart any Alexa Echo Dot speaker.   Restarting, otherwise known as rebooting, often corrects unusual errors and behaviors that these  devices may experience. How to Restart Alexa Echo Dot Speaker with No Power Button Since none of these speakers that have come out so far have a power on / off … Continue reading How to Restart Alexa Echo Dot Speaker

How to Restart Alexa Smart Speaker

We show here how to restart a common Alexa smart speaker.   Restarting, otherwise known as rebooting, often corrects unusual symptoms that these  devices may have. How to Restart Alexa Smart Speaker with No Power Button Since none of the Alexa speakers issued so far has a power on / off button, you restart these Alexa … Continue reading How to Restart Alexa Smart Speaker

How to Restart Chromecast Audio

Shows how to restart the Chromecast Audio receiver device.  Now you may wish to do this if you notice the following. It shows poor or slow performance. The receiver does not play when you cast to it. It emits strange noises through the attached speakers. It breaks up, chirps, pops, or squeals. Always try a … Continue reading How to Restart Chromecast Audio

JBL Clip 3 Factory Reset Instructions

Here, we give our JBL Clip 3 speaker factory reset directions, to return it to its default settings.  Factory resetting reverts this speaker to its factory default state. And in so doing, it clears any prior paired Bluetooth devices from memory. Wiping these stops the Clip 3 from pairing to any nearby Bluetooth devices after … Continue reading JBL Clip 3 Factory Reset Instructions

JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth Pairing Instructions

This post gives JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth pairing instructions.  It shows pairing with iOS tablets and phone devices. But similar procedures work on Android devices also.  In short, with your Pulse shut off (all lights dark), run through this routine to pair your Pulse 3 to a Bluetooth source device. We show this on an … Continue reading JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth Pairing Instructions