Ever since the pandemic, when so many people were cooped up, out of work or otherwise left to their own devices, I’ve heard ...

If you're eager to get the most out of your burgeoning smart home setup, Alexa automations can really add a dash of ...

Introducing a virtual assistant like Alexa to your home is a thrilling first step to living in the future—but first you have to get it set up. Smart assistant like Alexa, Siri, or Google are essential ...

Amazon’s Alexa, the smart speaker, comes with the capability to be more than just a Bluetooth speaker (by being your personal assistant, home manager, and entertainment partner all in one). No matter ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Since its arrival in 2014, Alexa has ...

Amazon’s voice assistant and smart hub, known as Alexa, has gained serious traction. Having support for Thread and Matter means it supports a huge ecosystem of other smart device brand; and Amazon’s ...

The first step in connecting Matter devices to Alexa is ensuring your Alexa app is running the latest firmware. Check to make sure you don’t have any updates pending – otherwise, Matter support may ...

Amazon's new Echo lineup pairs custom silicon and sensor fusion with Alexa Plus to enable proactive, on-device AI in select markets ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon introduced a new version of its digital assistant early in 2025, arming it with the same kind of conversational capabilities as AI ...

With questions swirling about the utility of voice assistants, we asked readers how they use one of the most popular, Amazon’s Alexa. Here’s what they answered. By Hanna Ingber Hanna Ingber is The ...