One of the keys to Alexa+’s success will be its integration with third-party services. For example, it currently works with ...

Because of this ease of use, map view is becoming a popular control method for the home; both Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings added a similar interface to their smart home control apps last year.

We know Amazon is working on mapping your home. It just announced a new Map View UI for smart home control in its Alexa app (which is coming to its Echo Hub smart home controller next year).

With Alexa paired to your cameras, you can control and monitor your home 24/7. In my latest Wyze Cam review, I found that Alexa can actually talk to us, instead of the other way around.

With Alexa, you can return to a clean home -- without lifting a finger. All you need to do is create a command like, "Alexa, ask Roomba to start cleaning" or "Alexa, ask Whirlpool to start a cycle." ...

Alexa, developed by Amazon, works smoothly with a wide range of smart home devices, especially those within the Amazon ecosystem like Amazon Music, Echo speakers and Fire TV.

For instance, if you want Alexa accessible throughout your home, you need an Echo device within earshot wherever you are. That adds up. To start, consider Alexa Dots, the entry point for Echo devices.

Google Nest Home Mini Smart Speaker (2nd Gen): now $49 @ Amazon Mini but mighty, our Nest Mini review notes this speaker is smarter and better-looking than Alexa's Echo Dot.

The Amazon Alexa app isn't the most user-friendly. However, the on-screen commands shown on mobile devices are relatively easy to understand, helping you create smart home automations that go ...

All told, Alexa is probably a better choice for your smart home than HomeKit. With a wider variety of products and support for both Android and iOS devices, it’s hard to go wrong with Amazon’s ...

Meanwhile, the Alexa Together service which allows caregivers to use Alexa to keep watch over elderly family members, will now be able to receive notifications related to smart home devices, like ...