Yep I got it. The problem with storing your passwords and user ids in a secure place is that if you forget you have them there, you're SOL. Pulled a backup of the file, and now everything is back...

Model : Hardware Version : Firmware Version : ISP : I recently had to do a hard reset on my Echo Dot due to a bad firmware update; I can't seem to install the TP-Link skill. I get stuck on the screen...

Yes I did that, then did a new Discovery and everything seems to be back on line. Thanks Mike

You can cause Alexa to 'forget' a device by going to the Smart Homes section, go down to where your devices are listed; near each there should be a link marked 'forget'. Press that, and it's gone. I...

If you read the numerous other threads on this forum, you will find that TP Link suffered a catastrophic failure of their cloud server. It's still, as far as I can tell, still down at this writing....

I think things are still down. I can't sign on to enable the skill either. Patience...