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Last reply Mar 5, 2021 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Alexa not working with Hopper. Joeys are OK.

As said in title, try to get Alexa to change channels on Hopper. It conforms it's doing it...but not. Joeys are still responding fine. Even changed out Dots to no avail. Anybody else?

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pattykay

Feb 19, 2021

This may be an obvious question, but have any of you who are having problems with Alexa tried unplugging your Echo Dot (or whatever Alexa device you are using) for about a minute, and then plugging it back in? Earlier this week, I was having audio dropout issues with anything I tried to play on my Echo Dot. I unplugged it and plugged it back in, and that fixed the sound problems for me. I still have issues with the Live X Live skill, where it will either suddenly stop playing for no apparent reason, or the skill will stop working entirely, making me have to Disable and then Enable the skill again to get it to work again. These issues seem to be specific to just that one skill, though.

Having said that, I gave up on having my Echo Dot control any of my Dish receivers a long time ago. At first, it worked great. It was paired with one specific Wally, and I could control that Wally without having to specify a room name or even say "...on Dish" most of the time. Then, something got screwed up, and I would have to specify a room name, or it would suddenly switch to controlling the wrong receiver for no apparent reason. It finally got to the point where it would not work for controlling any of my Dish receivers anymore, no matter what version of the command I tried. I think part of the issue in my case was that I had too many receivers on my account, some of which had the same room name as each other. ("Living Room 1" for both the Wally and the Hopper Duo in the Living Room, for instance.) I have since sold all of my old Wally and Hopper Duo receivers. When I get the money and time to finally purchase and install a Hopper 3, I may try to pair Alexa to that receiver, and see if it will start working, with none of my other old receivers on the account to confuse it.

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DJ Lon

Feb 19, 2021

crodrules said:
This may be an obvious question, but have any of you who are having problems with Alexa tried unplugging your Echo Dot (or whatever Alexa device you are using) for about a minute, and then plugging it back in? Earlier this week, I was having audio dropout issues with anything I tried to play on my Echo Dot. I unplugged it and plugged it back in, and that fixed the sound problems for me. I still have issues with the Live X Live skill, where it will either suddenly stop playing for no apparent reason, or the skill will stop working entirely, making me have to Disable and then Enable the skill again to get it to work again. These issues seem to be specific to just that one skill, though.

Having said that, I gave up on having my Echo Dot control any of my Dish receivers a long time ago. At first, it worked great. It was paired with one specific Wally, and I could control that Wally without having to specify a room name or even say "...on Dish" most of the time. Then, something got screwed up, and I would have to specify a room name, or it would suddenly switch to controlling the wrong receiver for no apparent reason. It finally got to the point where it would not work for controlling any of my Dish receivers anymore, no matter what version of the command I tried. I think part of the issue in my case was that I had too many receivers on my account, some of which had the same room name as each other. ("Living Room 1" for both the Wally and the Hopper Duo in the Living Room, for instance.) I have since sold all of my old Wally and Hopper Duo receivers. When I get the money and time to finally purchase and install a Hopper 3, I may try to pair Alexa to that receiver, and see if it will start working, with none of my other old receivers on the account to confuse it.

Yes, sir. I have unplugged, rebooted, reset and changed wifi networks on my dots, deleted kasa skill and reinstalled, deleted Alexa app and reinstalled on my phone. I've exhausted every thing I can think of. I even switched to a backup router just in case to no avail. I'm actually thinking of adding the Dish skill back to see if I will have issues like the OP

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DJ Lon

Feb 19, 2021

I installed the Dish skill, linked my account and installed it on both the Joey and the H3. Everything says it's discovered, okay and connected but all Alexa tells me when I ask it something like 'change channel to TCM' is "I can't find it"

pattykay

Feb 19, 2021

Another problem I ran into when I was trying to get this to work for my Dish receivers is that there is actually more than one Dish skill. There is the skill with the familiar old Dish logo, that you would expect to be the correct skill:

But then, much farther down on the list, there is also a Dish skill with a puzzle-piece logo:

In a desperate attempt to get Alexa to work, I tried Enabling and/or Disabling both of those skills. The result was that it confused Alexa even more. Whenever I would give Alexa a command, she would respond "I can do that on Dish or Dish. Which would you like?" If I did not answer the question, Alexa would just repeat it. Of course, even if I answered the question, Alexa still would not actually control my receiver, no matter how I tried to say "Dish." At one point, Alexa was so confused that she was apparently listing three Dish skills, even though there are only two to choose from in the list. ("I can do that on Dish, Dish, or Dish. Which would you like?")

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sdfntx

Mar 5, 2021

Did a search hoping for answers, but had no idea this was a recent problem for others, too! My loss of Alexa functionality for the H3 and all Joeys (4) seemed to start when I had to replace the H3, its TV and another TV - all around the same time (mid-late January). Hard to know where to start troubleshooting!

Without a real plan, I've disabled/enabled the Dish skill in the Alexa app, unlinked all devices in the skill, gotten a new code for Alexa in Dish Settings, and tried unplugging/replugging Alexa devices. Decided at some point that Alexa was still tied to the old H3, so deleted it in Alexa app. I think it was after that point that the two Alexas linked to the new H3 finally started to work, but nothing else does. As others have said, I'll get a confirmation that a channel has been changed on a Joey, but . . . nada. Waited to get a new update on the H3, hoping that would correct things, but it didn't.

Seeing dweber's post about things going back to normal after 2 weeks gives me hope, as I'm only 1 week into the new H3, but I'm not great about waiting. :-D Here's what I'm currently thinking of trying this afternoon, in this order (for now):

Unlink all devices in Dish skill; debating whether to unlink the 2 Alexas that're working with the H3 - open to input here;
Disable Dish skill;
Unplug all Alexas;
Reboot H3 with an RBR (may just decide to pull the plug, since I'm in this deep);
Enable Dish skill;
Get new Alexa code on H3;
Cross fingers;
Replug all Alexas;
Re-link all Alexas (10) with all Dish devices (5);
Have a glass, regardless of outcome!

Open to a different order and/or more steps. Should the Joeys be rebooted, too, at some point?

I use Alexa with Dish so often, I really, really miss this capability. If you made it to the end, thanks for reading. Any suggestions appreciated!

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JSheridan

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Last reply Today at 2:09 AM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

All DMA's now Western Arc

I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.

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MikeD-C05

Sep 26, 2026

I don't know why DISH doesn't just start a streaming version of DISH and then if you can't see the western arc you go with streaming versions and then they could keep customers if they had good internet speeds. I mean Sling TV could be changed to Streaming DISH TV if they wanted since both companies are under Echostar. Then you would still be able to use your ota antenna with Air TV devices like I do with Air TV Anywhere with 4 ota tuners.

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Scott Greczkowski

Sep 26, 2026

MikeD-C05 said:
I don't know why DISH doesn't just start a streaming version of DISH

I have the same wish.

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Strega

Friday at 10:01 PM

Even if you are broadcasting old SD-only shows, I would think advertisers would still want their commercials to look good.

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Jimbo

Friday at 11:17 PM

Strega said:
Even if you are broadcasting old SD-only shows, I would think advertisers would still want their commercials to look good.

Advertisers on SD channels are probably Far and Few, very hard to find, they have very few viewers to watch them.

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Mister B

Saturday at 7:35 AM

Jimbo said:
Advertisers on SD channels are probably Far and Few, very hard to find, they have very few viewers to watch them.

I watch mostly SD channels (H&I, Start and ION, etc.). There are plenty of advertisers, this time of the year it is mostly Medicare Advantage plans, auto extended warranties and the occasional walk-in-tub. They know who is watching.

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slow_poke_pete

Yesterday at 10:40 AM

Mister B said:
I watch mostly SD channels (H&I, Start and ION, etc.). There are plenty of advertisers, this time of the year it is mostly Medicare Advantage plans, auto extended warranties and the occasional walk-in-tub. They know who is watching.

can't forget the little blue m&m's

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charlesrshell

Yesterday at 11:23 AM

slow_poke_pete said:
can't forget the little blue m&m's

That's what my wife calls my Viagra!!

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bnewt

Yesterday at 3:30 PM

Scott Greczkowski said:
I have the same wish.

Why?
A lot of people do not have fast internet.
That is why they use satellite

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NYDutch

Yesterday at 7:40 PM

bnewt said:
Why?
A lot of people do not have fast internet.
That is why they use satellite

DISH will happily sell them a Starlink system and service.

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Yesterday at 8:12 PM

Why didn't Charlie end up launching starlink

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Foxbat

Yesterday at 9:01 PM

telstar_1 said:
Why didn't Charlie end up launching starlink

Because he didn't have a fleet of reusable rockets. Starlink works because SpaceX is able to launch hundreds (thousands?) of their Starlink satellites for what a single geostationary Internet satellite costs to build and launch on a disposable launcher.

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telstar_1

Today at 12:08 AM

But how is it reusable if it's disposable

slow_poke_pete

Today at 2:09 AM

charlesrshell said:
That's what my wife calls my Viagra!!

My gf is 29 years younger than me :shh

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Well crap....Donnie Iris died today

RIP dude. Always liked his music. He was 83

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dishstaller

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Last reply Yesterday at 11:41 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Might want to watch this before you buy a new vehicle battery

Love this guy's channel. Looks like Walmart has thrown in the towel when it comes to conventional car batteries.

I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.

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harshness

Sunday at 11:33 AM

When you need a battery, you need a battery.

If you can wait, new technologies are on the not-too-distant horizon.

You're probably doing something wrong if you're only getting a year out of an AGM battery. Heat and infrequent charging both significantly reduce lifetime.

dishstaller

Sunday at 12:53 PM

harshness said:
You're probably doing something wrong if you're only getting a year out of an AGM battery. Heat and infrequent charging both significantly reduce lifetime.

Huh? How can I be doing something wrong.....I took out the original battery, that was 6 yrs old and put in a new one.....kinda hard to screw that up. I figure it was just a bad battery....it happens.

The biggest takeaway I got from this video was the Walmart batteries only had something like 85% of battery life left even though they were brand NEW. The ones from O'Reilly all tested 100% of life left.

Jimbo

Sunday at 1:01 PM

dishstaller said:
Huh? How can I be doing something wrong.....I took out the original battery, that was 6 yrs old and put in a new one.....kinda hard to screw that up. I figure it was just a bad battery....it happens.

The biggest takeaway I got from this video was the Walmart batteries only had something like 85% of battery life left even though they were brand NEW. The ones from O'Reilly all tested 100% of life left.

And the Walmart ones mostly had very little warranty.

My last AGM (using now) I got from O Rielly's, its the Super Start ... I got the Platnium, they had several to choose from.

telstar_1

Sunday at 1:14 PM

He sounds like he's trying to sell me a pocket hose.

I just had to replace a car battery this week and thought I'd look into LiFePo4. Amazon has plenty of them, but all have top posts and only one 'also' has side connections (Group 75).Then I read that they're really lousy in the cold. So, an AGM, but again, almost nothing with side terminals instead of top. In researching that, I read that most mfrs in recent years have dropped side terminals and gone back to the old top posts, which is surprising to me since those are more corrosion-prone, cause the battery to need more space and are generally more hazardous. Finally I just threw up my hands and bought a regular lead-acid at Sam's Club. They had a Group 75 "Duracell" with side terminals only. It was virtually the only such battery with side posts on their shelves

arlo

Sunday at 2:20 PM

Had a Die Hard in my folks cellar for over 6 years. Pulled it out, slapped it on a charger for a day. Put it in my 'Cuda and drove it around for a week of my vacation. Next year, the same. But my dad kept it topped off for me.It was a mid 80's battery in early 1990.

Flooded acid batteries like a float voltage of around 13.5-13.8 voltage.
AGM needs a float of 14.2 volts. So if you slap an AGM in where a flooded was. It never gets a full charge.
"Why do they die so fast?" Question answered. There are folks who sell voltage regulators for alternators that are designed to boost float voltage for AGM batteries.
The other way around? Flooded will gas-off a little at 14.2 volts. But seems to tolerate it pretty good.

Lithium car/bike/atv batteries. After 3 batteries in my Harley. The OEM flooded and two AGM's (before the 14.2 volt float requirement to let them live was learned). I bought a lithium for it. 4 year, no gripe warranty after having it tested by an approved store.
The thing started like Thor himself sent a bolt from the sky. Except......try to start it around freezing? Nope. Needed a heating pad.
And I usually like to park it around events in the evening with the parking light on. Looks cool like that.
We could traipse around for a few hours no worries. Hop on, fire it up, and go putt around.
Lithium? A Dakota Lithium at least. The BMS shuts it right down if it discharges below <something>.
Come back. Parking lights off. Won't start. And you know the rest. But it lasted 6 years. A lot better than 'new every two'. And the fact that powersports batteries are warranted for six, maybe nine months. Ludicrous.

I called Noco. Asked all of the right questions. Great warranty. Save some bucks ordering directly, faster service that the wally world alternative.
They addressed (or claimed over the phone) that the shut down was addressed. Sure. The BMS keeps it form being damaged. But if it is shut down because it does become low. Shut down any load (key on, parking or headlights left on) for 10-15 minutes and you get a second try to start your rig. Not a bad thing if it really works. Right?!

Exide, Interstate? Be very afraid. They ain't what they used to be. In Florida my '70 Cutlass had an Interstate (early 90') that lasted 6 years until it dropped its plates at an intersection and boiled over. In Florida, mind you. The last Interstate.....done in 2. Guys down there would suck out the acid and put water in shortly before the warranty ran out. Make it to the auto parts, get them tested. And get a new one pro rated. No more pro rating.
You can't beat an Odyssey. Napa, AC Deco (the better ones). Yup.
The mom and pop Car Quest only sells Die Hard. For a reason, the old man says. So they convinced that a Die HArd Platinum was the hot ticket for me. l will see. Stand by!

You can't cut Mr. Project Farm down. He does great tests of all sorts of things. Not sponsored and pressured to slap a little sugar on his comparisons and reviews. Compared to the Brits and Aussies with their constant overzealous and same sounding (Dave from EEVblog) rant. I like P-Farm a lot. Of course I like AvE (Boltr) too.
Reminds me to beware when wearing shorts around the garage vice.

Opinions may vary.

harshness

Yesterday at 9:17 AM

Jimbo said:
And the Walmart ones mostly had very little warranty.

The days of the 84-month warranty appear long gone, regardless of brand or where you acquired it. Warranties tend to be shorter, with much greater dependence on quick prorating.

The big problem for lead-acid batteries (whether flooded or AGM) is that the US no longer produces lead (the last smelter closed in 2013) and must import it.

Recycling covers a good chunk of the need (~70%), but it isn't free.

EarDemon

Yesterday at 11:32 PM

I've always got regular OEM Ford Motorcraft batteries from the dealership and have never really had an issue. On my old Lincoln Aviator (the SUV from the early 00s, not the CUV of today), I had some phantom drain and went though a few batteries, but that was an anomaly and with the standard warranty I got free replacements. Taking the Aviator out of the picture, I've bought two batteries in my 24 years of driving. One battery replacement in my Mountaineer, one in my Navigator. But I probably would have had another one had I kept it around longer. Didn't have the Bronco long enough, and so far still on the factory battery for my Expedition.

I run more than the average bear. Dash cam, two radar detectors (yes, I'm aware that can be problematic when using simultaneously), laser jammers and a police scanner. I'm in Buffalo, 90 degree summers and 0 degree winters. Once in a while in the dead of winter I'll get an alert from the Ford app saying remote features have been disabled to conserve battery, but it starts right up.

dishstaller

Yesterday at 11:41 PM

EarDemon said:
I run more than the average bear. Dash cam, two radar detectors (yes, I'm aware that can be problematic when using simultaneously), laser jammers and a police scanner.

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Last reply Yesterday at 11:12 PM · posted in The Sports Section

2026-27 NCAA College Football

Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.

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Yesterday at 9:22 PM

AI Overview

College Football Playoff bracket, schedule, scores, rankings ...

The 2025–26 College Football Playoff concluded with the Indiana Hoosiers winning the national championship by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21. [1, 2, 3]

Playoff Results Summary
The 12-team playoff bracket featured the following key results across each round: [1]

- First Round: Alabama defeated Oklahoma (34–24), Miami (Fla.) beat Texas A&M (10–3), Ole Miss topped Tulane (41–10), and Oregon defeated James Madison (51–34) at higher-seeded campus sites.
- Quarterfinals: Miami (Fla.) upset Ohio State (24–14), Oregon shut out Texas Tech (23–0), top-ranked Indiana rolled past Alabama (38–3), and Ole Miss edged Georgia (39–34) across the New Year's Six bowls.
- Semifinals: Miami (Fla.) advanced past Ole Miss (31–27) in the Peach Bowl, while Indiana dominant-defeated Oregon (56–22) in the Fiesta Bowl.
- National Championship: Indiana secured the title with a 27–21 victory over Miami (Fla.) at Hard Rock Stadium. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Unfortunately, there was not rankings listed in this summary

AZ.

Yesterday at 9:38 PM

And no teams deserve a bye! Injuries are the largest part of the game that you cant practice for them. Any team can suffer the worst injury at any position on any play. No favorites.

Jimbo

Yesterday at 9:49 PM

AZ. said:
And no teams deserve a bye! Injuries are the largest part of the game that you cant practice for them. Any team can suffer the worst injury at any position on any play. No favorites.

I think they are actually discussing the Top 8 get a Bye this time, if they go to 24.
Then again, I heard something about Play in games for the 16-24 teams ...

Nothing is official yet, so lots of moving parts ...

Can't wait, lets do 24, 3 years later they will want 32 :sick

Yespage

Yesterday at 9:59 PM

AZ. said:
And no teams deserve a bye! Injuries are the largest part of the game that you cant practice for them. Any team can suffer the worst injury at any position on any play. No favorites.

While the bye can help the top four teams and those the Cartels would like to protect in the playoff, I think the bye is also about making the Cartel championships mean something. One problem with a playoff is it does diminish the conference title a bit.

Jimbo

Yesterday at 11:12 PM

Yespage said:
While the bye can help the top four teams and those the Cartels would like to protect in the playoff, I think the bye is also about making the Cartel championships mean something. One problem with a playoff is it does diminish the conference title a bit.

Once the 24 gets here, there won't be anymore Conference Championships .... or so they say.

Oh what the hell, we really don't need Conferences anymore either ... :coco