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 ...

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When Alexa+ is available, you'll receive a notification on your mobile device and a welcome email at the address registered ...

Whilst Amazon Alexa will always be my favourite smart home ecosystem, I know I’m not the only one who’s found that connecting certain devices can be trickier than others. Sometimes it’s the Alexa app ...

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