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Amazon Alexa has long been one of the most popular smart home platforms, as it offers a robust suite of hub devices (like the Echo Show 8) and supports hundreds of third-party products. Hubspace, by ...

If you already own a Ring doorbell or security camera, adding a Ring Alarm system to your home is a no-brainer. Among the ...

I've got Amazon Echo devices in a few rooms at home as the gateway to my smart home system. I started with one Echo Dot in the living room, but added a new Dot with a clock to the bedroom and the ...

Q: I’m interested in a new home security system. I have a hodgepodge of smart-home devices, but I haven’t managed to choose a home ecosystem yet, so I have some devices set up with Alexa, some with ...

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

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While we're still waiting for Alexa Plus and Siri AI upgrades, CNET found users already have notable concerns about privacy. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and ...

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