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[Cinisajoy]

Why would you stick it in flour?
Does it clean up your mess?
Sorry that picture just struck me as strange.

[Keslynn]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Were you able to register it to your Prime account? and if so, did you get your $20 credit?

I can't see any way to register it before I get it. I checked under Devices and it's not showing up. If you can think of another place I might check, I'll give it a shot.

[DreamWriter]

I just ordered a Dash Wand With Alexa.

The $20 promotional credit expires at 11:59 p.m. (PT) June 18, 2018 (a year from now). Full credit details here.

[Keslynn]

Originally Posted by jswinden

It doesn't appear to be able to control smart home devices either. Basically its a Dash button on steroids. Another tool to push commerce. A super portable Dot would be cool, but this thing doesn't appeal to me. Probably good for those who buy a lot of groceries through Amazon though.

I have a small apartment kitchen where counter space is at a premium. It's nice for me to have a small device that will stick on the fridge that can do unit conversions and (hopefully) timers while I cook. So yeah, still kinda niche but I think nice in general for cooking-related stuff.

We do have a Dot mounted on the wall in the kitchen but it often ends up unplugged because outlets are also at a premium. Sigh.

[Keslynn]

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Why would you stick it in flour?
Does it clean up your mess?
Sorry that picture just struck me as strange.

Maybe it doubles as a tiny vacuum. If so, I'll take two! 😉

[DreamWriter]

Originally Posted by Keslynn

I can't see any way to register it before I get it. I checked under Devices and it's not showing up. If you can think of another place I might check, I'll give it a shot.

You do need the Dash Wand in-hand to register it. Here's a link that explains the procedure (including a video): Set Up Your Amazon Dash Wand.

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by Keslynn

I have a small apartment kitchen where counter space is at a premium. It's nice for me to have a small device that will stick on the fridge that can do unit conversions and (hopefully) timers while I cook. So yeah, still kinda niche but I think nice in general for cooking-related stuff.

We do have a Dot mounted on the wall in the kitchen but it often ends up unplugged because outlets are also at a premium. Sigh.

Two words for you.
Power strips.

[tubemonkey]

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[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Keslynn

We do have a Dot mounted on the wall in the kitchen but it often ends up unplugged because outlets are also at a premium. Sigh.

You're not doing it right

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Keslynn

I can't see any way to register it before I get it. I checked under Devices and it's not showing up. If you can think of another place I might check, I'll give it a shot.

I found the same thing DreamWriter linked to below.

Originally Posted by DreamWriter

You do need the Dash Wand in-hand to register it. Here's a link that explains the procedure (including a video): Set Up Your Amazon Dash Wand.

Thanks for the info

[Keslynn]

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Two words for you.

Power strips.

I think I like tubemonkey's solution better. 😉

The main kitchen outlet is a GFI outlet. I read somewhere that it's not a good idea to use power strips with those. My info could be incorrect though.

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

You're not doing it right

LOL! Clark Griswald did it better in Chistmas Vacation.

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by Keslynn

I think I like tubemonkey's solution better. 😉

The main kitchen outlet is a GFI outlet. I read somewhere that it's not a good idea to use power strips with those. My info could be incorrect though.

I just looked that up. You can use a power strip but if you use one with a surge protector and it surges, it can trip the GF I button.
So a cheap power strip is fine. A surge protector is not such a wise idea.
Hope this helps.
I put a power strip in my kitchen. Actually I have 2. But they are connected to different breakers. One is by the refrigerator and the other one is on the cabinet. It is for the toaster and toaster oven. More for short cords than outlets.

[tubemonkey]

For those who ordered the Dash Wand, what are your delivery dates?

My free 2-day shipping gets me a 20 Jun, Tuesday delivery date.

[DreamWriter]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

For those who ordered the Dash Wand, what are your delivery dates?

My free 2-day shipping gets me a 20 Jun, Tuesday delivery date.

Well...I'm not sure. The purchase confirmation email gave the delivery date as Wednesday, June 21, but "Your Orders" states Tuesday, June 20. I chose two-day shipping.