While Alexa can't drag you out of bed and stick a toothbrush in your mouth, it is possible to automate some of her functions ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

How to set up and use Google Assistant or Alexa with Samsung SmartThings Your email has been sent Image: Samsung. Official SmartThings photograph. With Samsung SmartThings, users can build, customize ...

Amazon Echo speakers are some of the best smart speakers you can buy. You can unlock features such as listening to music, asking questions, and controlling other smart home devices (via Alexa). Using ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Did you know you could use your Amazon Alexa device in case of an emergency? Plus, I have the details on Amazon's lesser-known security software that could protect your home from intruders and help ...

Alexa+ is now available on the web. Alexa.com lets you plan shop control your smart home and pick up chats from anywhere.

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

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 ...