Voice control is no longer a party trick; it is the glue that holds a modern smart home together. With the right Alexa phrases, lights, locks, cameras and climate systems respond in seconds, often ...

Even if you’re a regular Alexa user, there’s a good chance you haven’t discovered some of its most efficient features. Actually, strike that: There’s a good chance you’re only using your Alexa device ...

Many people are familiar with Amazon Alexa and the breadth of commands the virtual assistant can handle, but there are several lesser-known music-related Alexa commands that expand the smart assistant ...

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For years, Alexa has been a reliable voice assistant, helping people with everyday tasks like setting timers, controlling smart home devices, checking the weather, and playing music. While Alexa has ...

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 ...

Amazon's Alexa devices as well as their Echo speakers are ubiquitous in our homes as handy assistants, but some of their ...