Smart speakers can be a useful companion in your home. The voice-controlled devices can answer random questions, set multiple timers as you cook and play your favorite podcasts. Some even have ...

When you're setting up your new Alexa device, there are three spots you should never put it. Here's why -- and what places ...

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Your Amazon Alexa smart speaker isn't just for weather updates and playlists. It also offers a selection of fun games to keep the whole family entertained. Anybody with an Alexa smart speaker knows ...

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 ...

Smart speakers made by Amazon, Apple, and Google also double as powerful and future-proof Matter smart home hubs and Thread border routers. Support for these protocols ensures the speakers can ...

Whether you use Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, these are the best smart speakers we've tested. I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, and your go-to source of information and recommendations ...

The Amazon Echo Dot Max is the perfect option if you need a smart speaker that'll go anywhere in your home. The Amazon Echo ...