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Amazon revives the Echo Spot with a new look ahead of Prime Day
The Echo Spot is a smart alarm clock with a small footprint, customizable display, and support for Alexa. It's now available ahead of Prime Day.
The best smart locks for 2023
A good smart lock should offer a combination of security, aesthetics, and convenience. We share our favorite smart locks for 2023 and what we love about them.
Matter adds support for fridges, air purifiers, robot vacuums, and more with massive 1.2 update
The Matter 1.2 update is now available, bringing the interoperability standard to nine new device types -- including robot vacuums, air purifiers, and more.
Alexa vs. HomeKit: Which smart home platform is best?
Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit are two of the best smart home platforms available, but which is best for your home? Here's a closer look to help you decide.
Here’s how to throw a killer Halloween party with your smart home
With Halloween just around the corner, it's the perfect time to use smart home technology to make your home the spookiest one around.
Are smart blinds worth it?
Smart blinds give you remote access to your window coverings, allowing you to schedule their performance and save money on your bills. But are they worth it?
The Amazon Echo Hub is almost the whole-home hub I’ve always wanted
A first look at the new Amazon Echo Hub shows a wall-mounted (or not) screen that may well solve your smart home control issues.
Roku Indoor Camera 360 SE vs. Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera: which is the best indoor camera?
Both the Roku Indoor Camera 360 SE and Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera offer HD footage and the ability to swivel to capture more of your home. But which is best?
How to connect smart home gadgets to your Amazon Alexa device
Here's a look at how to connect your smart home devices to Alexa, along with tips on how to easily control them with your voice or smartphone app.
Alexa vs. Google Home: which smart home platform is best?
Alexa and Google Home are two of the best smart home platforms around, but which one is better for you? Here's a comparison to help you decide.
What does the Amazon Echo yellow ring color mean?
Your Echo device has an LED indicator to provide all sorts of useful Alexa information. Let's take a look at what the common yellow ring light means for users!
Most common Amazon Echo Dot problems, and how to fix them
Echo Dots are easy to use and fun to play with, but sometimes they can run into trouble. Here are six of the most common Dot issues and how to fix them.
The future of Matter in 2023
Matter has big plans for the rest of 2023, but with no timetable for releases and Belkin stepping away, what can we realistically expect over the next months?
Dead Island 2’s Amazon Alexa voice commands are novel, but limited
Dead Island 2's Alexa Game Control implementation allows players to change weapons and set waypoints, but it's a little limited so far.
How to use Multi-Room Music with Amazon Alexa
Want to play music throughout your entire home? Here's a look at how to use the Multi-Room Music feature available on most Amazon Echo devices.
How to disable Amazon Sidewalk (and why you should)
Whether you don't trust big tech with your data or you're not looking to share any part of your Wi-Fi, here's how to disable Amazon Sidewalk with the Alexa app.
How to make your own Alexa skills
Learn how to build your own Alexa skills with Amazon's tools. You can even share your new skills with friends or publish them to the Alexa Skills Store.
Amazon Alexa aims to streamline the EV charging experience
Drivers will be able to ask Amazon Alexa for EV charging locations beginning later in 2023.
The 8 best Alexa holiday commands
Need some help preparing for the holidays? Alexa knows tons of commands that can bring holiday cheer to your party. Here are some commands to try this winter.
The best Alexa Routines for every lifestyle
Here are a few Alexa routines that can help organize your days, keep you healthy, and get tasks done.
Dead Island 2 supports experimental Amazon Alexa voice controls
You'll be able to say "Hey, Zombie!" with the help of Amazon Alex Game Control technology when Dead Island 2 launches.
Hey you! Skullcandy lets you talk to multiple voice assistants at once
Skullcandy, in conjunction with Amazon, is updating its wireless earbuds to let you speak to your choice of voice assistant, no buttons needed.
Can your smart home save you money on homeowners insurance?
We all know the smart home is supposed to make our lives easier, but can it save you money on insurance? Let's find out.