We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've been meaning to make your home smarter, one of the easiest ways to do so is by using a voice assistant like Amazon Alexa.

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 ...

Want to control your security system using only your voice? SimpliSafe’s DIY kits work with Alexa for hands-free voice control. Arm and disarm your alarm, lock your door, control your cameras, and ...

Alexa has some offline limitations but there are still a few things it can handle This article explains what Alexa can (and can't) do without a Wi-Fi internet connection. The short answer is yes.

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa offers new and improved features for just about every user. Here's how to get started and whether ...

She's "smarter than she's ever been" and is rolling out next month, Amazon announced today. The best part? Alexa Plus is free for Prime members. Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received ...

The right Alexa device can take your smart home to the next level. I've used some of the best of them and here's how they can assist you at home or the office.

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...

Amazon's Echo speaker, with its built-in Alexa functionality, is useful for controlling your smart home and getting quick information on traffic and the weather, among other things. But as convenient ...