Voice control is no longer a party trick; it is the glue that holds a modern smart home together. With the right Alexa ...

While Alexa can't drag you out of bed and stick a toothbrush in your mouth, it is possible to automate some of her functions ...

Amazon recently launched Alexa Plus, a major AI-powered upgrade to its voice assistant. This new version brings significantly ...

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 ...

Smart home devices make life and work easier while promoting energy conservation. Offering unparalleled convenience, cost savings, and top-notch security with advanced systems, smart home technology ...

When you set up a smart bulb in a lamp, you get to name that lamp, so Alexa will know which lamp you are asking her to turn on. In my living room, I’ve set up lamps called table lamp and floor lamp.

Amazon Alexa has long been one of the most popular smart home platforms, as it offers a robust suite of hub devices (like the Echo Show 8) and supports hundreds of third-party products. Hubspace, by ...

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IKEA's 21 new smart IoT devices support Matter, HomeKit, Google, and Alexa, so you can build a low-cost setup with quick ...

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