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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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I've got Amazon Echo devices in a few 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 the ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...

Q: I’m interested in a new home security system. I have a hodgepodge of smart-home devices, but I haven’t managed to choose a home ecosystem yet, so I have some devices set up with Alexa, some with ...

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

While we're still waiting for Alexa Plus and Siri AI upgrades, CNET found users already have notable concerns about privacy. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and ...

That international Alexa device may look like a great deal, but it could be hiding some unseen costs. Here's what you need to ...

If you have an Amazon Echo speaker or an Alexa smart display and it's flashing a yellow light, here's what it means and what ...