However, using a dedicated device ensures you can summon the digital assistant seamlessly to start a specific Alexa skill or set a sleep timer. Similarly, any Alexa-compatible device can play ...

While the original Echo and Google Home were relatively popular, it was the introduction of their smaller, more affordable ...

If you have an Alexa-enabled device, you probably already know how to ask her for the weather, to start a timer and to adjust your smart lighting ... your privacy settings. But for more protection ...

While the company searches for its vision, Jassy has installed a new head of the devices and services division under which ...

set schedules for when the lights should turn on and off, and connect them to other smart home devices using Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit. Many of the best smart light switches even have a ...

If you prefer Spotify, here's how to set it up on your devices and enjoy seamless control. You don't need Spotify Premium to use the streaming service on your Alexa-supported device to give voice ...

Smart gadgets can go a long way in improving your day-to-day life, but sifting through what's useful and what's not can ...

It’s hard to believe Alexa has been around for a decade now. In those ten years, Alexa has gone from a novelty to a ...

This four-pack of smart bulbs just needs a Wi-Fi connection and a smartphone app to connect with your home’s ecosystem; no ...

Amazon has postponed the launch of its new AI-powered Alexa to 2025 due to challenges in performing basic tasks like ...

Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics ...