There are lots of smart home systems that will let you blast your older dumb appliances with infrared to control them.

We’ve had smart home products for a while now, and if you’re not doing anything with them, you’re missing out. You can turn ...

Alexa, let me talk to Home Assistant.

Starting your smart home journey can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. By picking the right ecosystem, starting with a few core devices, and adding thoughtful automations, you can create a ...

Alexa Home Theater offers a flexible, affordable way to get Dolby Atmos audio at home without committing to a large, ...

The 2026 HGTV Smart Home in Florida is ready for its closeup − it just needs a new owner. Voting for the $1.3 million grand prize for the home and garden network's sweepstakes contest begins this ...

There are over 600 million Alexa devices worldwide, a massive user base to harvest data, upsell, and advertise to. Amazon's Alexa upgrade also paves the way for agentic commerce. While Alexa is over a ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Debuted in 2014, Alexa has become one of the most popular voice assistants available today. Millions of people use Alexa every day, but most ...

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I’ve got Amazon Echo devices in a few of my rooms at home as the gateway to my smart home system. I started with one Echo Dot in the living room, but added a new Dot with a clock to the bedroom and ...

Amazon launched a new adults-only ‘Sassy’ personality for Alexa+ that features playful sarcasm, mild profanity, and humorous roasts of users’ smart home setups. This age-gated mode requires identity ...