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Dim the lights, lock the door, and play some tunes with a simple voice command (or even your dog’s bark). Dim the lights, lock the door, and play some tunes with a simple voice command (or even your ...

Alexa. Alexa. Alexa. It can be tiring calling on Amazon's virtual assistant for every command to turn on a variety of smart home devices in succession. But did you know you can set up Alexa routines ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're old enough to remember cartoons like The Jetsons, you probably remember a vision of the future where our lives are fully automated.

If you own an Amazon Echo smart speaker or Echo Show smart display, but aren't using it to control and automate your home, you're missing out on an incredibly useful tool. Not only are Alexa-powered ...

15+ best Alexa commands to make your home work smarter (Prime not required) ...