Amazon's new Echo Studio is one of two speakers that allow you to use Alexa Home Theater to its full potential. (Billy Steele ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've been meaning to make your home smarter, one of the easiest ways to do so is by using a voice assistant like Amazon Alexa.

Our kids' room has its own routine. When we say, "Alexa, it's bedtime," their sound machine turns on (powered by a smart plug), their bedside lamp switches off, and their smart light strip turns on to ...

Amazon Alexa is one of the best voice assistants, apart from Google Assistant. Amazon Alexa is a smart home platform as well as a personal voice assistant that powers all Amazon smart home devices.

Amazon showed me its new Alexa Home Theater surround sound system, which synchronizes and automatically configures multiple Echo Dot Max or Echo Studio speakers to work with your TV. I’m PCMag’s home ...

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 ...

You can pair your Fire TV with an Alexa device by using the Alexa app and following the on-screen instructions. You can control various features of your Fire TV using Alexa, including searching for ...

Amazon's huge voice assistant upgrade is conversational, connected and well-suited for Prime users. I enjoy it, but still ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in ...

Want to control your security system using only your voice? SimpliSafe’s DIY kits work with Alexa for hands-free voice control. Arm and disarm your alarm, lock your door, control your cameras, and ...

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 ...