The Flic Twist and Smart Buttons are a great addition to most smart homes, even if they lack some functionality.The Latest ...

Next, connect the Echo to your home WiFi network. The Alexa app will then walk you through the rest of the setup process, including customizing your "wake word," mastering the pronunciation of ...

However, Amazon is looking to free you from these chores and give you complete hands-free control over your television set-up with the Fire TV Blaster, which connects Alexa directly to your TV and/or ...

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Bring new life to your favorite holiday décor with Alexa and smart plugs. With the holidays around the corner, you might be pulling out your string lights and preparing to decorate. Thanks to Alexa ...

Alexa is a great personal organizer and assistant, but to really get in control of your day, you need to add your calendars. Alexa works with Google, Apple and Microsoft (Outlook/Hotmail) calendars, ...

Alexa can help keep you organized during this busy time of year—while also upping your holiday spirit game. You’re likely aware that Alexa can help make your life easier and more fun on any given day.

The Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini is on sale just in time to deliver the convenience of automation to your Christmas tree or ...

Also, keep it away from the bathtub. You wouldn't want to fry your Echo... or anything else. If you're trying to drown out the sounds of Alexa's voice, by all means, place your expensive Echo by a ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about streaming and home audio. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has ...

When a customer tells an Alexa-enabled device to "thank my driver" or searches "thank my driver" on the Amazon web or mobile app, their most recent driver will receive the courtesy tip ...

If you've been wanting to make your home a little smarter (and more convenient), there are tons of nifty devices that will ...