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Almond Click / Re: Almond Click

« Last post by Trunganh1131 on May 21, 2019, 09:59:21 pm »

I think anyone has created a device handler to support clicks. I did and paired but still couldn't use the button

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Android app / Re: Android App 7.63 is out

« Last post by fillibar on May 21, 2019, 03:59:45 pm »

@Twomoon: Rather than a 3rd party app, a pin lock, pattern, or other method for your phone entirely would probably be a better fit. The Almond app may allows them to change your network and lights/etc but only until you reset the router (worst case). If you had your email or other accounts on phone, you could be in much worse shape in general.

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Android app / Re: Android App 7.63 is out

« Last post by Trunganh1131 on May 20, 2019, 10:09:26 pm »

Oh, I just updated Android 7.63 today, it's pretty good

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Almond 3 / Band Steering

« Last post by anwar.shiekh on May 20, 2019, 04:34:03 pm »

I see Band Steering under Wireless Settings (Advanced Settings), but how does one turn it on?

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Almond 3 / Internet temporarily not available

« Last post by anwar.shiekh on May 20, 2019, 04:12:28 pm »

Now that my Almond 3 is fixed from the 'white screen of death' I still notice times when the internet is temporarily unavailable, something I don't see when using my old Apple Airport Extreme. Hopefully this is something that is fixed in the next firmware update.

I am trying different names for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands in case having the same name is the cause.

So far this approach seems to have solved the problem.

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Home automation / Re: Smartthings button

« Last post by scroder on May 19, 2019, 11:44:59 pm »

Any update as to if this button is working? Can't find almond clicks anywhere and need another one.

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Almond 3 / Re: Repair service

« Last post by anwar.shiekh on May 19, 2019, 07:27:01 pm »

Take a look at the even tinier components either side that must not be disturbed.

I used low temperature alloy to help with removal, copper braid with lots of flux (Kester 186) to clean up the pads and leaded solder for the new component to keep installation temperatures down; then a cleanup with isopropyl alcohol to make it look clean as if no work had been done at all.

It helps to have a small magnifying glass to check the work.

This is not for everyone.

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Almond 3 / Re: Repair service

« Last post by punkorambo on May 19, 2019, 06:06:30 pm »

Hahaha point taken. I opened my A3 up today to take a look. I think it’s too small for me to try the repair on my own.

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Almond 3 / Re: Repair service

« Last post by anwar.shiekh on May 19, 2019, 05:17:47 pm »

Wouldn't make any sense; the postage two ways, the risk of getting it wrong... the time to do the work, the time to test, the time to go to the post office to send it back. How could one turn a profit?

Even worse, someone who has given it a try and then sends the mess.

Just not worth the hassle, and before anyone asks, I'm really not interested. Just buy a new unit, it would be cheaper.


Anyhow, who am I to deny you the joy of having repaired something yourself?

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Almond 3 / Re: Repair service

« Last post by punkorambo on May 18, 2019, 03:50:57 pm »

I second this - or maybe @anwar.shiekh wants to start his own repair service!