Exploring Chromecast Issues and ZWave Speaker Options

I’ve been having some trouble with my Chromecast with Google TV. It keeps getting stuck on the Google logo and shutting down. I’ve tried rebooting and doing a factory reset, but nothing seems to work. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I really need this to work for my home theater setup.

On another note, I’m looking into setting up ZWave speakers for my home automation system. I currently use Vivint for security notifications and Echo devices for voice integration. I’d love to leverage Alexa for these announcements, but if that’s not possible, I need a reliable ZWave speaker. I’ve heard Sonos is an option, but it’s quite expensive. Are there any good alternatives that offer good sound quality without the high price tag?

Also, I’ve been trying to create a flow that alerts me when a door is open for too long. I’ve set up the basic rule, but it triggers immediately when the door opens, regardless of how long it stays open. I tried adding conditions, but it doesn’t seem to work. Any tips on how to set this up correctly would be appreciated.

Lastly, I’ve been having issues with my Ecobee binding in OpenHAB. It won’t generate a valid PIN, which is frustrating because I want to control my Ecobee thermostat through the app. I’ve tried different versions of the binding and followed various troubleshooting steps, but nothing has worked so far. If anyone has any insights, I’d be really grateful.

Overall, I’m excited about the potential of these devices but could really use some help getting everything working smoothly. Thanks in advance for any advice or solutions!