Alexa brings an array of functionality into the home, and developing routines turns the device into a lifestyle aid that ...

Having a smart home assistant like Alexa programmed with wake-up routines can go a long way toward making every morning a ...

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 ...

When Amazon first released the Echo with its voice assistant Alexa, many consumers thought “Yeah, this is cool, but do I really need this?” While consumers can connect to their Echo via bluetooth, add ...

My smart home routines are ready for a refresh. As new standards have emerged for connecting gadgets in the home, and Google and Amazon have been updating their respective hardware and apps, I've been ...

Yasmine Crossland is an experienced technology journalist who has covered everything from smartphones and tablets to true wireless earbuds and soundbars. She has written for titles such as Pocket-Lint ...