Technology

Living Room TV

The living room television is is a smart TV equipped with a Xumu streambox. Streaming and cable instructions are below:

Turn on the TV/Xumo streambox: A single remote turns on the tv and the streambox simultaneously. It will take the TV a moment to switch to the proper HDMI input, but it will do this by itself once the units have been turned on. There is a several second delay while this happens.

Use the Remote: Use the remote control to navigate through the Streambox menu. You can scroll through apps and select what you want to watch.

Sign In to Streaming Services: Open your preferred streaming apps (e.g., Netflix, Hulu) and log in with your own account credentials. If you need to sign up for a new account, follow the on-screen instructions.

Cable TV: Cable channels are available by opening the “Spectrum” app on the Xumu home screen.

Bedroom TVs

The bedrooms are equipped with Hisense Google smart TVs. Here’s how to use those.

Press the Home button on the remote to access the main menu.

Use the directional arrows on the remote to navigate through apps like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, and more

Press the Google Assistant button on the remote to use voice commands. Simply say, “Open YouTube” or “Play [Movie Title] on Netflix”.

To stream content, navigate to your preferred streaming app (e.g., Netflix, Hulu) using the directional arrows. Then press OK to open the app.

Sign in with your own account credentials. Be sure to log out before you check out.

To cast content from your mobile device, open an app on your mobile device and look for the Cast icon. Select the TV from the list of devices to cast videos, music, or photos.

Press the power button on the remote or on the bottom of the TV to turn it off.

Amazon Alexa Speaker

Enjoy hands-free convenience with the Amazon Alexa speaker during your stay. Here’s how to use it:

To awaken Alexa, simply say, “Alexa,” followed by your command or question. For example, “Alexa, what’s the weather today?” or “Alexa, play some music.”

With an invocation like, “Alexa, play [Song/Artist/Genre].” Alexa can stream music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, and more.

To adjust the volume, say, “Alexa, turn the volume up/down,” or adjust the volume manually using the buttons on top of the speaker.

Ask Alexa general questions like “Alexa, what time is it?” or “Alexa, what’s the news?”

Ask for local information with an invocation like “Alexa, what are some nearby restaurants?” or “Alexa, how’s the traffic to the airport?”.

To set a timer, say, “Alexa, set a timer for [X minutes/hours]”. Alexa will notify you when the timer concludes.

To set an alarm, say, “Alexa, set an alarm for [Time]”. Alexa will wake you up or remind you of something at that time.

To use Alexa as a Bluetooth speaker, say, “Alexa, pair Bluetooth”. Follow the instructions on your mobile device to connect. When pairing is complete, audio you play from your mobile device will be streamed through the Alexa speaker.

Roller Shades

To operate the roller shades with chain control, follow these steps.

  1. Locate the chain control hanging to the side of the roller shade.

  2. To raise the shades, gently pull down on the front part of the chain (the side closest to you) until the shade reaches your desired height, then release the chain to stop.

  3. To lower the shades, pull down on the back part of the chain (the side farthest from you) until the shade covers the window as desired. Then release the chain to stop.

Please remember to open and close the shades slowly to avoid damaging the mechanism.

Avoid pulling the chain forcefully. A gentle motion will suffice.

Eero

The unit has an Eero wifi system. If you experience any issues with the wifi during your stay, follow these steps to troubleshoot the Eero system.

  1. Check the Eero Devices: Ensure all Eero devices are plugged in and the power indicators are on. The main Eero unit should be connected to the modem. The Eero devices should have a white light, indicating they’re online. If the light is red or blinking, the device may be disconnected.

  2. Restart the Eero Devices: Unplug the Eero. Start by unplugging the main Eero device, the one connected to the modem. Wait 30 Seconds: Allow the Eero to power down completely. After 30 seconds, plug the Eero back in and wait for it to restart. This may take a few minutes. The light should turn white once the device is back online.

  3. Restart the Modem: If the Wi-Fi still isn’t working, unplug the modem, which is a separate device connected to the main Eero. Wait 30 seconds, allowing the modem to fully power down. After 30 seconds, plug the modem back in and wait for it to reconnect. Then, check whether wifi is working.

  4. Reconnect Your Device: On your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, go to the wifi settings and forget the Eero network. Find the Eero network again in your wifi settings and reconnect by entering the password provided.