Look, I'm an Apple guy through and through. I've had an iPhone for nearly 10 years. I write on a MacBook, my iPad lives on the couch, and yeah, I wear an Apple Watch daily. HomeKit should've been the ...

Amazon’s Alexa Routines are sufficient for most people who want to set up and forget, including yours truly. Initially, it is fun to use voice commands or conditional triggers to turn off a light or ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...

A more conversational, capable Alexa is on the way, along with a better smart display interface. A more conversational, capable Alexa is on the way, along with a better smart display interface. Oh, ...

The first step toward building a smart home is deciding which smart home platform to use. Google Home and Amazon Alexa are two of the best on the market, offering support for hundreds of third-party ...

For years, I’ve dreamed of a true smart home system — one that adapts to how I use it and takes independent actions before I have to ask. When Alexa+ was first announced, I hoped it would be the step ...

Coletta is the Junior Features Editor of Android Police, where she helps writers look their best and makes articles easy to read. She's been teaching people how to use their computers since the days ...

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 ...