Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays can be useful nerve centers for your home, connecting your smart devices and orchestrating their actions with simple phrases or elaborate routines. But getting ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the biggest selling points of smart plugs, smart coffee makers, or smart blinds is their remote control capability. Gone are the days ...

Amazon's new Alexa ap feature uses an iPhone to map out a room and assign devices. Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends The good news is that you don’t need a physical Alexa device to use Alexa as a voice ...

Fine build materials and Alexa voice control don’t compensate for mediocre sound quality, which in turn does not justify such a steep price tag. Portable Bluetooth speakers come in all shapes, sizes, ...

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