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Lorvau
Sep 24, 2020Guide
Orbi Voice using Alexa timer/alarm doesn't go off
I have been using my Orbi Voice Satellite Alexa feature. It has been great. Two days ago, I noticed the Alexa ability using a timer (or an alarm) no longer works (it doesn't ring or flash). Alexa ...
gg7aph
Sep 13, 2021Tutor
Hello Blanca
I'm interested in trying the beta firmare that may resolve the lack of timer issue on Orbi Voice. My detials are below:
name: ANDREW HARGREAVES
email address: GG7APH@GMAIL.COM
device serial number: 5F928A7GA108D
Thanks
obisbo99
Sep 23, 2021Aspirant
So the new firmware says it fixes the alarm issue which it technically does but now I cannot turn off the alarm. It keeps going off no matter what I say to Alexa. The only way to stop the alarm is to delete it in the app.
- LorvauSep 23, 2021GuideOriginally to stop it, I would say “Alexa Stop” but now with the patch, I have to say “Alexa Stop Timer” or “Alexa Stop Alarm”. Netgear does not consider this to be their problem. Annoying but it works.
- obisbo99Sep 23, 2021AspirantThank you! I thought I had tried that but it worked. Appreciate the help.