On the hardware front, you can use an old smartphone with a working mic and speaker to use the Home Assistant Companion app ...

Our kids' room has its own routine. When we say, "Alexa, it's bedtime," their sound machine turns on (powered by a smart plug), their bedside lamp switches off, and their smart light strip turns on to ...

Tap on Change Wi-Fi network. Now, on the Alexa, hold down the Action button (the round button) for about 15 seconds until the ...

Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S. who have Echo smart speakers can receive notifications 24 hours before discounts go live ...

You’re probably spending more time fixing your smart home than using it. Here’s how I cut down my family’s reliance on Alexa.