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6 reasons Alexa is still the best smart home assistant
Here's why Alexa consistently outperforms Google and Apple for home automation.
I unified all my smart devices under one app, and everything feels smoother now
I had multiple smart devices apps; putting them all under one app made things so much simpler.
I Installed Amazon Echo Hub With PoE—Here's Why It's Worth the Extra Work
PoE made setup trickier, but the payoff was huge.
If You Want to Keep Using Your Amazon Alexa, Take These 5 Privacy-Protecting Steps
Changes to Amazon Alexa mean that it's time to check your privacy settings, as you could be handing over more data than you realize.
Everything You Say to Alexa Will Be Sent to Amazon Starting Next Week
Previously, some devices could process Alexa requests locally.
How Having Alexa in Every Room of Our House Keeps My Family on Track
Alexa shines as a smart home assistant.
9 Fun Alexa Games You Can Play on an Amazon Echo
There are a number of cool Alexa games you can play on your Amazon Echo. So there's no excuse to be bored at home ever again.
14 Weird Alexa Skills You Should Enable Right Now
It's time to explore the stranger side of Amazon's smart assistant with these weird Alexa skills.
How to Connect to and Control Spotify With Alexa
Did you know that you can use Alexa on an Amazon Echo to control Spotify?
Do Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant Use AI?
Are your smart home assistants using AI? Let's find out.
How to Change Alexa's Name or Wake Word to Something Better
Everyone knows that Amazon's smart home assistant is called Alexa. But you can change her name if you want to...
Is Alexa Always Listening? How to Stop It
Concerned about Alexa listening to you? Here's what you need to know.
Brilliant Plug-In Panel Review: Bringing Confusing Smart Home Control to a Wall Near You
While the idea behind the smart home controller is sound, it’s hampered by real-world issues.
How to Fix Amazon Echo Audio Issues: A Troubleshooting Guide
Are you having audio issues with your Amazon Echo? Check out these quick fixes to get your Echo sound back to normal.
How to Disable the Yellow Flashing Light on Your Amazon Echo Device
Is your Amazon Echo device flashing a yellow light? Here's how to disable that irritating yellow light once and for all.
How to Add a Voice PIN to Your Amazon Echo
Find out why you should enable the security feature for any Alexa-powered smart speaker.
How to Modify Alexa to Only Respond to Your Voice
See how you can make your Echo device more secure with a few changes to Alexa.
What Are Ring's Privacy Zones?
Find out more about the privacy-oriented feature for your Ring doorbell camera.
15 Spooky Alexa Skills to Use This Halloween
Get into the holiday spirit with these great Alexa skills for all ages.
Why the Amazon Echo Hub Might Help Make Smart Home Control Easier
The smart home hub is compatible with a number of protocols including Matter and Thread.