A spinning Amazon Echo Blue Ring indicates that Alexa has heard your command and is processing it. It can also mean your device has recently rebooted or is updating.


The key to a truly connected smart home lies in a seamless and reliable network.
Our Hubs & Network category covers everything you need to know about the leading smart home ecosystems such as Alexa, Google Home & Assistant, and Apple Homekit & Siri.
Learn about the benefits of wireless protocols like Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Matter, and Thread, and how they work together to create a stable and flexible smart home network.
Find the perfect hub and network solutions that fit your unique needs.
A spinning Amazon Echo Blue Ring indicates that Alexa has heard your command and is processing it. It can also mean your device has recently rebooted or is updating.
If your Amazon app has been acting up, take a few minutes to go through our troubleshooting guide for a practical solution.
Is Alexa not responding to your voice commands? Check out this guide to find out how to troubleshoot and fix your device
I love Chromecast and have set up various Chromecast devices for family and friends down through the years. While generally easy to configure, every now and then I’ve come across connection issues. This might occur when the Google Home app on my phone or tablet can’t find the Chromecast device or the Google Home app says Chromecast is offline when it shouldn’t…
Are you using a smart home device and Google Home won’t connect to Wi-Fi network? Check out this guide to find a simple solution to the problem.
Are you looking for a seamless way to control your Zigbee devices from one central point? Our newly rated Zigbee buttons can help you do so.
In 2018, users reported a bug that causes their Google Home speaker to disconnect from their streaming device when using Bluetooth.
Click here to learn the differences between Zigbee and Bluetooth before you decide to purchase smart devices!
Click here to learn how to ensure minimal interference between your Zigbee and Wi-Fi channels – for faster internet!
Here is a list of some of the best Zigbee relays on the market!
Are you looking for a way to maintain a reliable network in your mesh ecosystem? Our in-depth guide into Zigbee repeaters can help you find a solution.
Access your Alexa devices even when you’re not at home
Alexa can make phone calls, video calls, or even broadcast messages
Is your Alexa refusing to play music from Spotify? Check out why that can be and what you can do.
Searching for ways to use your Echo Dot without Alexa? Learn more about setting up and using your Echo Dot without relying on the voice assistant.
Are you struggling to play music on your Alexa device? Check out this guide to find out why Alexa stops playing music?
Are you struggling to use your Amazon Alexa devices due to Wi-Fi connectivity troubles? Check out how to fix issues with Alexa having trouble connecting to the internet.
Are you looking for a way to restart Alexa without using the traditional button?
Looking for solutions as to why Amazon Alexa won’t play music? Go through our Alexa guide for all kinds of fixes to your problem!
With simple Google Home or Google Assistant voice commands, you can command your Roomba robot vacuum to start cleaning, pause when necessary, resume cleaning or return to the dock.