On TV: Press the Netflix button on the remote
On tablet/phone: Open the app (Netflix red N, Disney+ blue castle)
Troubleshooting: If it's slow, restart the TV. If no picture, check internet.

Jellyfin (Our Movie Library)

What it does: Watch our personal movie collection How to use it:

Go to: movies.speicher.family
Use your name as username (ask Dad for password)
Troubleshooting: If movies won't play, text Dad

Spotify Family

What it does: Listen to music without ads How to use it:

Download the Spotify app (green icon)
Sign in with your account
Troubleshooting: If no music, check internet connection

Photos & Memories

iCloud Photos

What it does: Stores all our family photos How to use it:

On iPhone/iPad: Open Photos app
On computer: Go to icloud.com/photos
Troubleshooting: If photos missing, check internet and wait a bit

Shared Albums

What it does: Share photos with specific family members How to use it:

In Photos app, tap "Albums" then "Shared"
To add photos: Tap + button
Troubleshooting: Make sure you accepted the album invite

Organization & Communication

Family Calendar (Fastmail)

What it does: Shows everyone's schedules in one place - hosted by Fastmail How to use it:

On phone: Open Calendar app
Look for these calendars:
- Family (green): Events that affect everyone
- Matthew (blue): Dad's personal schedule
- Kandy (red): Mom's personal schedule
- Culture (purple): Cultural events
- TripIt (green): Travel plans (automatic)
- Lark: Dad's work schedule (can't edit)
Adding events: Use Family calendar for things that affect everyone
Troubleshooting: If events missing, wait 15 minutes for sync or pull down to refresh
For help: See Family Calendar System

Family Email (Fastmail)

What it does: Personal email for each family member Accounts:

Matthew: dratspiker@fastmail.com
Kandace: kanaussie@fastmail.com
Violet: queenvi@fastmail.com How to use it:
On iPhone/Mac: Open the Mail app
On web: Go to app.fastmail.com
For help: See Email Setup

Groceries List (Reminders)

What it does: Shared grocery shopping list for the family How to use it:

On iPhone/iPad: Open Reminders app
Look for "Groceries" list (shared with family)
Tap + to add items, tap circle to check off
Troubleshooting: If list not showing, make sure you accepted the sharing invite
For help: See Task Management

Family Group Chat

What it does: Message everyone at once How to use it:

Open Messages app
Look for "Speicher Family" conversation
Troubleshooting: Make sure notifications are on

Home Services

Recipe Manager (Mealie)

What it does: Stores all our family recipes How to use it:

Go to: recipes.speicher.family
Browse or search for recipes
Troubleshooting: If site won't load, try again later

Smart Thermostat

What it does: Control house temperature How to use it:

Use the touchscreen in hallway
Or use the app on your phone
Troubleshooting: If not responding, use physical buttons

Password Manager (1Password)

What it does: Safely stores all passwords How to use it:

Download the 1Password app
Use family vault for shared passwords
Troubleshooting: If locked out, text Dad immediately

Internet & Devices

Home WiFi

What it does: Internet for all devices Network name: Speicher_5G Password: (check the card on the fridge) Troubleshooting: Unplug white box in office for 30 seconds

Printer

What it does: Print documents and photos How to use it:

Make sure on same WiFi
Select "HP Office Printer"
Troubleshooting: Turn printer off and on

Security & Backup

Security Cameras

What it does: Watch house when away How to use it:

Ask Dad to share app access
Only works on home WiFi
Troubleshooting: Cameras need internet to work

Photo Backup

What it does: Keeps photos safe How it works:

Automatic - you don't need to do anything!
Photos backed up to iCloud and our home server
Troubleshooting: Keep phone connected to WiFi at night

Getting Help

For General Problems

Try turning it off and on again (seriously, this fixes most things!)
Check if internet is working (try opening a website)
Text Dad with:
- What you were trying to do
- What went wrong
- A photo of any error message

Who to Contact

Streaming not working: Dad
Calendar issues: Kandace or Dad
Password problems: Dad (immediately!)
Printer issues: Dad
Anything else: Ask in family chat

Important Notes

All our services are family-friendly and safe
Kids have appropriate restrictions set up
Passwords are in the family 1Password vault
Most services work better on home WiFi
If something seems broken, it probably just needs a restart

Remember: These are tools to make life easier. If they're making things harder, just ask for help! There's no such thing as a dumb question.

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