Amazon recently launched Alexa Plus, a major AI-powered upgrade to its voice assistant. This new version brings significantly ...

At $20, this adds a lot of value to a smart home, especially one where Alexa devices are prominent. Beyond smart home control, you can have your remote perform other Alexa routines around lifestyle, ...

The 8-inch touchscreen panel wants to quarterback your connected home with support for Matter, Thread, Zigbee and more, plus a new Map View mode. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Amazon’s new smart home controller feels like a decent piece of hardware, but the interactive widgets make it ...

If you’re someone who loves the convenience of smart home technology, then you’ve probably heard of both Alexa and z-wave devices. Alexa, the popular voice-controlled virtual assistant by Amazon, has ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Voice control is no longer a party trick; it is the glue that holds a modern smart home together. With the right Alexa ...

Controlling your Nest thermostat with Alexa voice commands offers a seamless way to manage your home's temperature without needing to physically interact with the thermostat or your phone. This ...

Now you can control your smart home devices with gestures in addition to button presses. The Flic Duo delivers twice the ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...