Alexa

A must-buy for any smart home. TP-Link's Alexa-Friendly Smart Plug Hits Lowest Price Ever : Read more

Hackers can create evil skills to potentially steal your personal info, researchers say. Alexa’s Alarming New Security Hole May Not Have a Fix : Read more

It has been over a year since Amazon announced you can control your Amazon Fire TV with just your voice, using the Echo device. The name of the virtual assistant is ‘Alexa’ and she has quickly become many people´s best friend. If you say ‘Alexa, show me Blue Velvet by David Lynch’, the app will...

Hi everybody, My Amazon Cube is sorta working but I need it to do what it said it would do. While it finally recognizes all my devices, it has problems switching to the other inputs. HDMI-1 is Dish, HDMI-2 is my Blu-Ray player, HDMI-3 is my Apple TV and HDMI-4 is the Amazon Cube. Even...

How do I get Alexa to tell me the time during a routine? I have a morning routine set up where Alexa turns on lights, starts the coffee maker and tells me the weather. But how can I get her to tell me the time when I start this routine?

The best deals in Amazon's back-to-school sale. Amazon Back-to-School Sale: Save $100 on Echo Show : Read more

Security researchers have discovered a way to turn an Amazon Echo into a spy bug. Hackers Expose Scary Amazon Echo Vulnerability : Read more

I have a couple string lights that I want to control via Alexa. I did the same for another set of lights with a Leviton dimmer, but it's only two prong. The new string lights are three prong. I'm having a hard time finding an adapter or in-wall outlet that can dim and be controllable by Alexa...

A new report says that voice shopping through Amazon's assistant is struggling to take off. Alexa, Does Anyone Voice Shop? Whoa, That’s Low : Read more

This hardwired smart smoke detector has Alexa built in, but the premium is hard to inhale. OneLink Safe and Sound Review: Alexa Meets Smoke Detector : Read more

Alexa or Google Assistant could make you a morning person. 14 Smart Alarm Clocks with Alexa or Google Assistant : Read more

You'll soon be able to ask Alexa for a business's opening hours, address, and phone number. Alexa Can Now Tell You Business Phone Numbers and Hours : Read more

Alexa can now make your music your own. How To Fine-Tune Your Music With Alexa : Read more

Living with the Fire TV Cube reinforced how great a remote Alexa can be — and how inexcusable the lack of YouTube is. My Month with the Amazon Fire TV Cube: Pros and Cons : Read more

The best home security systems you can install yourself. Best DIY Smart Security Systems : Read more

I currently have 3 sonos 1 speakers and a sonos sound bar. Looking to get an amazon alexa device. I would also like to think ahead about getting an alexa device that I can control other items that might require a hub. My question is I would prefer the new Sonos one with built in Alexa, but would...

Alexa is the featured star in the Amazon's latest streaming device. Here's how to set it up and make the most of the assistant. How to Use the Amazon Fire TV Cube : Read more

From the Echo Dot to the Fire TV Cube, we're hand-picking the best smart home deals of the week. The Best Smart Home Deals for Prime Day 2018 : Read more

Amazon's Fire TV Cube provides more Alexa integration for your home entertainment, but it's missing a major app. 5 Reasons to Buy the Fire TV Cube (and 3 Reasons to Skip It) : Read more

Amazon's least-expensive Alexa gadget is now cheaper than ever. Echo Dot Hits Lowest Price of Year for Prime Day : Read more

I just set up Alexa and it keeps playing the intro on my iphone. How can I make it go away--more than just pausing it? It's burning up my battery.

The future of board games is bright...but different. The First Alexa Board Game Is Both Fun and Terrifying : Read more

Amazon has added its voice assistant to the Alexa app, almost catching up to Android. Alexa iOS App Gets Voice Control, But It's Still Behind Android : Read more

I have an Echo (1st Gen) and Echo Dot, which have been working just fine when registered to my personal Amazon account, using my personal Google account and phone. We are adding a separate, secondary living space (like AirBnb) which I don't want to be attached to my personal accounts or primary...

A San Francisco man says his Amazon Alexa device told him out of the blue: 'All I see is people dying.' Amazon doesn't have an explanation. 'All I See Is People Dying,' Says Man's Amazon Echo : Read more

The Sonos Beam is a compact soundbar with Alexa integration that lets you control your TV and do a lot more. But is it right for you? Sonos Beam FAQ: A Smart Soundbar with Alexa Inside : Read more

Here's how you can get the new Fire TV Cube at its lowest price to date. Get a Fire TV Cube for $82 with Trade-In : Read more

The Amazon Fire TV Cube is an excellent marriage of an Echo speaker and a Fire TV device that's able to control your living room. Amazon Fire TV Cube Review: Alexa, Take The Remote : Read more

Hi, I have my house set up with about 10 hue lights and 10 smart switches all over the place. I use Google home and Amazon Echo to run all of those lights and switches. However, I am having a bit of an issue with this whole set up that I can not figure out why. I guess this is a shot in...

Skyrim has made the jump to Amazon Alexa. It...kind of worked. Skyrim on Alexa Highlights a Big Problem With Smart Speaker Games : Read more

Hi, I am looking for a pair of smart 3-way switches with local dim function as well as via Alexa and I am having trouble finding them. I want to replace my old X-10 that still function local just fine but X10 is a thing of the past of course. Anyone know where I can find them. I can find smart...

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Buying a smart speaker can be a big decision, but we’re here to help. Echo Spot vs. Echo Show: Which Should You Buy? : Read more

The best deals in Amazon's Father's Day sale. Amazon Father's Day Deals: Save Big on Echo, Fire HD and More : Read more

The Amazon Echo Spot is a compact Alexa device that's pretty easy to set up. Here's how you do it. How to Set Up the Echo Spot : Read more

Prime members can save on Amazon's new 4K streamer. Save $30 on Amazon's New Fire TV Cube : Read more

Amazon's latest streaming device gives Alexa enough microphones to hear you over the TV, and controls everything, including cable boxes. Fire TV Cube Lets Alexa Control Your Cable Box : Read more

It seems that Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant are everywhere these days, from our cars to our thermostats, reading us the weather and misunderstanding our music requests. Alexa and Google Assistant are coming to your Xbox : Read more

Not sure what Alexa skill you need? Now you can just ask the smart assistant yourself. Alexa Can Now Find the Perfect Skill for Any Moment : Read more

Is there a device you can plug into a HDMI-CEC that has wifi to enable Alexa control to turn off the TV. I can use the fire stick to turn on the tv by voice control with the echo but cant turn it off.

Google's reached a major milestone in its war with Amazon. Google Home Just Beat Amazon Echo for First Time : Read more

A Portland woman claims that Amazon's digital assistant recorded and sent their private conversations to a contact. Amazon is looking into it. Not Good: Alexa Records and Shares Woman's Private Conversation : Read more

I have an older vizio 5.1 sound bar, subwoofer and wireless speakers. Vizio said this model does not have smart cast and cannot connect vis Bluetooth to Alexa (but I can pair it with my iPhone & iPad). Is there a way to connect Alexa to the speakers?

Kid-friendly Alexa and Amazon's FreeTime Unlimited is a hoot on the Echo Dot Kids Edition, with age-appropriate answers, skills, music and audiobooks, plus solid controls to empower good parenting. Echo Dot Kids Edition Review: The Best Alexa for Kids : Read more

Amazon's FreeTime service lets you set limits on what your child can see and do, and for how long they can use it. Here's how to set it up on your Echo device. How to Enable FreeTime on Your Amazon Echo : Read more

Get our favorite smart home devices at a fraction of their cost. Save Up to $70 on Amazon Echo, Google Home Devices : Read more

These 13 Amazon devices are on sale through Mother's Day, but only four are at a true price low. Amazon Mother's Day Sale: Save Big on Fire TV and Echo : Read more

These refurbs look like new and are backed by a full warranty. Amazon's Secret Sale Includes $35 Echo Dot : Read more

Would like to find out if Alexa speaker devices can play selected Song or Artist or Album using Prime Music or is this limited to Play Lists? I'm a novice with the smart speakers and just trying to find out if I can use my Prime Music the way I can on my computer (but also with voice command) or...

Amazon's is bundling its new kid-friendly speaker with its tablets. Amazon's New Echo Dot For Kids Is Already on Sale : Read more

Amazon is releasing a child-friendly, Alexa-powered smart speaker, called the Echo Dot Kids Edition. But how does this new speaker differ from the regular Echo Dot? Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition: Everything You Need to Know : Read more

Newegg is beating Amazon at its own game. This Echo Dot Deal Beats Amazon's Own Sale : Read more

Give your low-tech car a smart upgrade with this handy accessory. This Car Charger with Alexa Is Now $30 Off : Read more

Would this be possible, if i connect my monitor to Echo dot through Aux Cable, then, I will connect my echo dot to my existing bose soundlink mini through bluetooth. hencei achieve my end goal, both of them connected to 1 output (bose soundlink). my only question is would this be possible?

Now is the perfect time to buy your first or second Alexa-powered speaker. Amazon's Main Alexa Devices Get a Temporary Price Drop : Read more

Save big and get more out of Alexa by pairing an Echo with one of these gadgets. Best Amazon Echo Bundle Deals : Read more

The new Alexa Announcements feature turns your Echo devices into an intercom system. Here's how it works. Alexa Announcements Is the Handiest Skill Yet : Read more

Although Alexa doesn't officially offer iTunes integration, there is a way to hear your tunes. Here's how. How to Play iTunes on Alexa : Read more

Whether you’re having problems your Echo or want to gift it, here’s how to reset the device and start fresh. How to Reset an Alexa Device : Read more

Can I connect Alexa Dot to a bluetooth-enabled AV receiver so that I can play music or internet radio through Alexa with output to wired (non-bluetooth) speakers?