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AlexaPi doesn't show up in the Amazon Web App
My OS (including version) where I am running AlexaPi:
Raspian - from Debian Jessie
Your hardware platform and model you are running on:
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
Python release (python2 --version):
2.7
Description of problem:
Upon going to the amazon alexa [web app](https://alexa.amazon.com/) and signing in, Amazon just wants me to setup a new Alexa device. It doesn't just show my dash for my RPi Alexa as it did before.
Expected:
That it will show the dashboard for my AlexaPi.
Steps to reproduce:
- Go to the amazon alexa web app.
- See if you can access your AlexaPi device.
I understand this might be related to the fact that you guys are using the old API, but I still thought it would be good to see if anyone else is having this problem. Some more encouragement to use the new API at least! Thanks so much.
EDIT: I would like to add more negatively, that this makes Alexa pretty terrible. I can't change settings or even add or remove skills.
Nice to hear it's not just me. I'm surprised the devs haven't answered this yet. :confused:
I've had my AlexaPi devices disappeared after using echoism.io which uses the new API. I have suspected that they might have just discontinued the old devices, but I've logged in now and I have them back.
Maybe there was a bug and it works again? Try now.
Also, if it doesn't, there is nothing we can do. It's totally up to Amazon.
Yeah, mine works again. Idk what happened, but I'm just glad it works. Would it be helpful to report this if it happens again later, or should just wait and only report if it lasts longer than x days?
EDIT: The site works again, but I just realized it was tracking my virtual Alexa from echosim.io instead of the pi. I guess that maybe it dropped the pi because it can't handle both APIs at once? Or maybe Amazon dropped the old API altogether. ☹️ Can you find your pi on the web app?
Also maybe this could be motivation for a big upheaval to switch to the new API, if this is a user-wide issue.
I deregistered my echosim.io device from the web app, and now it just displays the setup page, as if I have no Alexa device at all.
Maybe I could setup up AlexaPi again, and then it would work? It depends if the web app is working for other users.
@michibuddha yes, but did you use echosim.io ? I just wonder if maybe that is what is causing the issue. And can someone flag this with something? It could hopefully get some more attention then.
Hey no bro. I build my AlexaPi the day I commented. I didn't knew what echoism.io ia until you said something. For me maybe problem is Alexa voice service just launched in India maybe that is the issue and its not snappy as it supposed be. There is lag between question and answer like 5 to 10 sec
On 04-Nov-2017 3:00 AM, "Cole Anthony Capilongo" [email protected] wrote:
@michibuddha https://github.com/michibuddha yes, but did you use echosim.io ? I just wonder if maybe that is what is causing the issue.
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Ok it's good to know that echosim.io isn't the problem. That probably means that amazon has dropped support for the old API and AlexaPi NEEDS to switch to the new one. The slow response is an issue with AlexaPi, one that the devs are working on. I don't know if the fact that you are in India is affecting it.
Yeah maybe. Btw we can try to switch to other Github alexa voice service project for what it's worth. They're using the new APIs so we may get lucky. There latest update was on 11th of October. I couldn't find when the AlexaPi was updated last
On 04-Nov-2017 9:39 PM, "Cole Anthony Capilongo" [email protected] wrote:
Ok it's good to know that echosim.io isn't the problem. That probably means that amazon has dropped support for the old API and AlexaPi NEEDS to switch to the new one. The slow response is an issue with AlexaPi, one that the devs are working on. I don't know if the fact that you are in India is affecting it.
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Amazon voice service aws sample app. Google it
On 05-Nov-2017 7:36 PM, "Cole Anthony Capilongo" [email protected] wrote:
What project is that?
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Yeah I see it. It's pretty nasty to use though. To run it, you need to use three separate terminal windows each with a different command. AlexaPi is packaged more like an actual application, while the sample app is like a hacked-together demo. I'd rather stick with this, and get them to update to the new API.
That's why I came here first rather than that project. Bit complex to operate and will loose service after reboot each time manual start -_-
On 05-Nov-2017 7:41 PM, "Cole Anthony Capilongo" [email protected] wrote:
Yeah I see it. It's pretty nasty to use though. To run it, you need to use three separate terminal windows each with a different command. AlexaPi is packaged more like an actual application, while the sample app is like a hacked-together demo. I'd rather stick with this, and get them to update to the new API.
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Yeah, it's pretty garbage. I'm just going to bug the devs here to switch to the new API.
Better that way. It may happen soon I hope. I am in with you on this ride ☝
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Yeah, it's pretty garbage. I'm just going to bug the devs here to switch to the new API.
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I think I will submit a feature request for it later. I'll keep you updated.
Kudos
On 05-Nov-2017 7:53 PM, "Cole Anthony Capilongo" [email protected] wrote:
I think I will submit a feature request for it later. I'll keep you updated.
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@Cole128
I'm just going to bug the devs here to switch to the new API.
Don't. Just ... don't. If we had time to do that, it would have been done a long time ago.
Sorry. I didn't actually mean bug. You guys are working hard, and I love what you do. Would it be ok for me to reference this bug on #50 though?
@Cole128 I have my AlexaPi devices in the Alexa app. It's probably something you should report to Amazon.
I can see my device in Amazon alexa app. It's just offline. I can set weather location and temperature units. But nothing else (maybe that's limited to India cz its just launched here) Btw I have posted the log you've asked for delay please see that. Thx
On 05-Nov-2017 9:32 PM, "René Kliment" [email protected] wrote:
@Cole128 https://github.com/cole128 I have my AlexaPi devices in the Alexa app. It's probably something you should report to Amazon.
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If you can see your device in the app, then you aren't having this issue. And what log? Also, @renekliment I have no access to the alexa mobile app, so I have been using the web one.
I have reinstalled alexa and it still doesn't show up ~~online~~ at all on the web app.
Same here....my rpi shows in the list of Echo devices but is never online. The old Amazon 3-terminal app was a pain, but it gave me control of my house automation devices. This app does not, but it is simpler to run and does not conflict with my DAC, as the old app did....with its wakeword implementation. So, I seem to be stuck with this version but I have lost control of house devices...and it is always offline? Something fishy here!
Yeah, @gbCambridge I think a lot of people have had the offline issue, search for it in the issues section of this github. My issue is different, my device doesn't show up at all. I just get the screen asking me to connect a device. I just worded my post above badly.