I too have one of the first gen echos that stopped working just yesterday. Checked the output on the wall wart - zip, nada, nothing. Ordered a new one for $10 as a cyber Monday deal today hoping that's the only issue.
Yep.... sounds like the same as mine. I didn't pitch it! I just UNregistered it and removed it from service.
I am guessing there will be an update for it in the near future.Meanwhile.... since the unit had been relegated to the upstairs bathroom... I (also?) ordered a $9.99 little Echo Flex unit (should arrive Thursday). I also jumped on a deal that offered both a 3rd gen Echo and an Amazon smart Plug (both for $23.99). This puts me at 7 units... 8 if the old one updates and recovers.
..... Stopped working or was stopped working.
Major round of recent firmware updates and some amazing reports coming through. Apple and the battery fiasco. All sounds too familiar don't you think.
I had the same thought. It was my 1st/original Amazon device. And for whatever reason(s) it reported all messages and notifications... which seems to have "hung it up" (with the circling notification green light). Hopefully... Amazon will come-up with an update.
There is VERY MUCH a part of me that misses the stability of the old analog world. I liked the old days with 3 TV channels.... as opposed to todays smart TV with a zillion apps... some of which carry monthly fees.
I think it's only a matter of time until many Home Automation features will only be available via a monthly fee as well.