Alexa can be more than just a voice assistant — when integrated with platforms like Home Assistant and Matter, it becomes the control hub for a truly connected home. With the right setup, you can ...

Alexa, let me talk to Home Assistant.

When you set up a smart bulb in a lamp, you get to name that lamp, so Alexa will know which lamp you are asking her to turn on. In my living room, I’ve set up lamps called table lamp and floor lamp.

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What if your smart home’s command center could double as a sleek entertainment hub and a personal assistant? Enter the Amazon Echo Show 21, a device that promises to redefine how we interact with ...

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Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

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.

While the Amazon Echo Dot offers great functionality as a standalone device, you can pair it with a variety of useful ...