The best Alexa commands
Unboxed an Amazon Echo and looking for the best Alexa commands? Learn how you can utilize your new virtual assistant to its full potential with our guide.
What is Alexa Intruder Alert?
You may have seen the memes, but you really can set up an Alexa Intruder Alert with various actions, either as an emergency response or a personal joke.
Ecobee’s new thermostats include an air quality monitor
Ecobee has unveiled two new thermostats with a radar sensor and air quality monitor to help keep temperatures lower this summer.
How to use Alexa to play radio stations
Did you know Alexa can access tens of thousands of local, national, and international radio stations? Here’s how to get Alexa to play your favorite broadcasts.
Alexa, May the Fourth be with you
From trivia and jokes to Easter eggs and more, here are some fun commands to give Alexa in honor of Star Wars Day 2022.
Smart homes without Wi-Fi: Huge possibilities or roadblocks?
Our wireless networks are the building blocks of our smart home ecosystems, but should every automation require an Internet connection? Here's what we think.
Alexa launches Grow a Tree Skill for Earth Day
Amazon teams up with One Tree Planted to help Alexa users easily donate money to the reforestation charity organization.
App makes Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro truly smart
Breville's first smart oven and app help you cook recipes from test kitchens and Top Chef alums perfectly every time. See what else makes it so smart.
The 8 best Alexa music stations
Looking for new music stations with Alexa? You have plenty of options! Here's how music stations work on Alexa devices and what stations are worth trying.
What is Alexa Rank? Everything you need to know
A website's Alexa ranking is a valuable score that can help you determine what parts of your site are working and what needs improvement. Here are the details.
Do you need a smart home hub?
A smart home hub keeps all of your Internet-connected gear logged and controllable under one easy-to-use interface, but do you need one? Let us weigh in.
How to access live news videos with Alexa
Looking for a quick fix of live news with Alexa? Your Echo Show can help. Here's how to stream the latest live news from your preferred provider using Alexa.
NordicTrack iSelect dumbbells let you customize your workout with Alexa
Ready to have Alexa adjust your dumbbells? The NordicTrack iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells are the first voice command-powered dumbbells for your at-home gym.
Why Matter is the most important smart home trend from CES 2022
There were a lot of tech trends at CES 2022, but one stands out above the rest: The rapid adoption of Matter among smart home companies.
Amazon Alexa is going on a moon trip
Alexa is going to the moon, but banish from your mind any images of an Echo Dot crudely taped to a seat inside the spacecraft.
How to talk to Samuel L. Jackson using Alexa
The Samuel L. Jackson voice is a fun skill for your Alexa-enabled devices. We show you how to get this skill on your Echo device and customize the options.
How to talk to Santa with Alexa and Google Assistant
Who says you need to go to a mall to see Santa? Here's how to chat with Kris Kringle from home, using a smart speaker or digital assistant device.
How to have Alexa listen for running water and beeping appliances
With Alexa's Sound Detectors, the voice assistant can now listen for the sounds of running water and beeping appliances in your home. Here's how to configure.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: A big screen with widgets we didn’t know we needed
The Amazon Echo Show 15 combines a large screen and a suite of different widgets to become one of the most useful smart displays yet.
How to connect your Alexa-enabled device to Wi-Fi
Whether you just purchased a brand-new Alexa-enabled device or you're moving it to another network, connecting it to Wi-Fi is easy. Our guide shows you how.
Amazon Echo vs. Echo Dot: Battle of siblings
Amazon Echo versus Dot: We break down the differences with information about the Echo and the Dot so you can decide which smart speaker is right for your home.
Alexa can now tell you if you left the water on or the fridge door open
Alexa can now listen for the sound of running water or for beeping appliances, adding even more utility to the smart assistant.
How to add voice control to your Xbox for $20 on Cyber Monday
Here's how to add Alexa voice controls to your Xbox One console for $20, with an Echo Dot Cyber Monday deal. You need to see this!
How to play Apple Music on an Alexa device
Alexa is happy to play Apple Music if you know how to set it up. Here's how to get songs from your Apple device or Apple Music to play on your Alexa device.
Make room for the Amazon Echo Show 15, pre-orders go live
Amazon's new smart display, the Echo Show 15, is now available for pre-order at just $250 and should arrive by Christmas.
Google Nest Mini vs. Amazon Echo Dot
Trying to decide between the Nest Mini and Echo Dot? We compare the two speakers in price, sound, skills, and more so that you can decide which to choose.
Getting my smart home devices to switch Wi-Fi networks is annoying
If I swap my Wi-Fi network, I don't want to individually reconnect all of the smart devices in my home.
Alexa is coming to retirement homes and hospitals to keep families in touch
Alexa Smart Properties is working with several senior living and hospital facilities to provide better levels of care and independence to patients.
Alexa’s controversial drop-in feature could be critical to saving lives
Amazon Alexa's drop-in feature has been controversial ever since it first rolled out, but you'll be surprised how critical it could be in saving lives.
New HomePod Mini colors expose how stale Apple’s smart home lineup has become
Apple's HomeKit lags needs more than just new accessory colors if it hopes to compete with Amazon and Google in the smart home space.
Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Smart Thermostat
Amazon's new addition to the smart home lineup is the Smart Thermostat. Developed in collaboration with Honeywell, here's everything you should know about it.
How to enable privacy features on Alexa
Alexa has powerful privacy features that you should utilize to protect your personal information and review which Skills can access your data.
Everything you need to know about Amazon Glow
Amazon's newest Echo-like device connects kids with friends, games, art, and information. From remote learning to new skills, here's everything Glow can do.
Amazon fall hardware event: Home robot, flying drone, and new Alexa devices
Amazon's annual September event was filled with several exciting announcements, including an Alexa-powered home robot, new smart display, and much more.