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 ...

Oh, Alexa, how you’ve changed. The long-awaited new Alexa, Alexa Plus, is set to bring a more conversational, context-aware, ...

In the debate of Amazon Alexa versus Google Home devices, both smart-enabled devices offer users great features. Here's how ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Inside our homes, though, Amazon Alexa has become the most popular virtual assistant in the US and around the world, as a widely adopted virtual ...

Alexa can do far more than basic questions. With a few free voice commands and routines, you can manage lights, focus time, ...

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 ...

If you're eager to get the most out of your burgeoning smart home setup, Alexa automations can really add a dash of ...

With a fresh infusion of personality, smarts and expertise, a new Alexa − officially, Alexa+ − is about to transform Amazon’s smart home control center from simple command-taker to a perky and ...