Sure, Apple and Google's smart speakers have beautiful aesthetics compared to the Amazon Echo Dot. But walk into any store selling smart home gear and check the box. "Works with Alexa" appears on ...

Our kids' room has its own routine. When we say, "Alexa, it's bedtime," their sound machine turns on (powered by a smart plug), their bedside lamp switches off, and their smart light strip turns on to ...

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ has improved smart home controls and conversation abilities, but the Alexa app is still buggy.

Echo Show devices are getting a new Shopping Essentials experience that makes it easier to buy products and track orders in one place. Echo Show devices are getting a new Shopping Essentials ...

Amazon has long had to deal with the reality that owners of its Echo smart speakers weren’t using its voice-controlled assistant, Alexa, to buy things, as it had hoped. The tech giant hasn’t given up ...

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient.

There are tons of reasons to use a smart speaker and digital assistant, like Amazon's Alexa. Whether you're streaming music, catching up on the day's headlines or taking control of your smart home, ...