Even when the SSH and VNC connection is cut my router shows the PI as connected via wifi. The only additional setting I did one is on the router under “Port forwarding/triggering”: which I set to Service name: HTTP, Service Type: TCP/UDP, External port range: 3000-3000, Internal portrange: 3000-3000.
In the MM config.js file I maintained IP address “localhost” and I put 0.0.0.0 under the whitelist IP.
With a keyboard attached to the PI I can use Ctrl-M to switch the display to GUI and I get back SSH and VNC connectivity but the connection is super slow and basically useless.
I am using the latest Raspbian Scretch 4.9 and all the programs are updated.
I also noticed, that after leaving the MM on for a couple of hours that the time and date/calender is correct as well as the messages but the holidays and news are showing waiting as well.

Re: MagicMirror fails to be started via SSH console

I installed MagicMirror as well as Alexa (including Wake Up Word) on my Pi3. Individually MM as well as Alexa are working perfectly. I even got SSH and VNC up and running to work remotely.
However when I start Alexa followed by starting MM the MM screen loads and refreshes but the SSH, and VNC connection gets cut and Alexa seems to listen to the wake up word (acknowledges buy bip) but doesnt answer anymore. Has this todo with the settings in regards to IP addresses for Alexa and MM and SSH and VNC or is this an overload of resources ? Where do I start looking ??

I tried various ways to get a short mp4 file playing while the mirror is up.
I added omxplayer commands within the config.js file and stored the mp4 file in the same folder. That didnt work.
Could I startup an python file within the config.js and the python file would then do some GPI pin (sensor) controls an start the file ?
What would be your suggestions ?

Oh man, I think the mystery is solved !
Its not actually the present time, its probably the time of the sunset :-0
sorry for the confusion, but I am still releaved to have one problem less !!!
Thanks for your support and suggestions which led me to the right conclusion.

My PI time setting is correct, and it shows the correct time in the time module at the MagicMirror as well. Its only the calendar module that shows the incorrect time hence I have two different times shown on the MM.

I am using the default calendar module, and have adjusted it to my country (Singapore). However the dates are correct but the time is wrong (instead of 15:00, it shows 19:00) it seems to be still on US time, any way to change the time under the calendar module or to switch it off ?

I have been trying to play a locally stored mp4 file within a module.
I used the existing config.js file and placed the mp4 in the same folder on my Raspberry Pi3. Is it possible to include just a player command within an existing module e.g. Alerts or Compliments ot see the video ?
Or do I need to create an entirely new module for this purpose, if Yes how would that look like (do I use omxplayer ?)?