Do you love to sleep in a cold room but hate getting out of your warm bed in the morning? Do you want to know what's going on out there on the front stoop but don't feel like getting out of your warm ...

Alexa-compatible devices that have the Certified for Humans or Works with Alexa label make setup a breeze. Lance is an experienced writer who tries to unravel the mysteries of personal tech. He loves ...

For many, including myself, Amazon Echo smart speakers and smart displays have become essential parts of our homes and lives. From answering any and all questions to setting timers and controlling ...

When it comes to smart lights, the first name most people think of is Philips Hue. These high-quality smart lights are considered the gold standard for voice-controlled lighting, and they're a great ...

Alexa makes it easy to connect to the smart lights in your home. As an example, we will walk step by step through connecting Philips Hue lights to your Alexa smart assistant. Philips Hue 2-Pack ...

Anurag's interest in technology was sparked around 15 years ago when he first tried a Nokia smartphone, one of those Windows-powered devices. Having only used feature phones up until then, he was ...

Amazon’s Echos are made to function as smart speakers all on their own … but sometimes you want more. If you love playing music or other audio from an Echo speaker, you may want to add more Bluetooth ...

Amazon's Alexa is handy, but connecting it with If This Then That (IFTTT) lets you do so much more. Here's how to get started, along with some of our favorite applets. I’m PCMag’s home theater and ...

If you’re someone who loves the convenience of smart home technology, then you’ve probably heard of both Alexa and z-wave devices. Alexa, the popular voice-controlled virtual assistant by Amazon, has ...

Amazon Alexa devices will soon connect to all available Wi-Fi access points in your neighborhood to create a “shared network.” That means any Echo or Ring doorbell cameras will connect to a nearby ...

Despite all the attention around Alexa, Amazon's Echo speakers are first and foremost speakers. You can stream music from platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora and more. Now, you ...