Here’s how the two smart home ecosystems compare on price, privacy, setup, and device compatibility.

Starting to build a smart home and wondering which home hub you should pick? With Amazon Echo speakers, Fire TV sticks, Nest ...

It’s no secret our smart digital assistants keep getting smarter. After all, even Amazon was bragging about new Alexa smarts at its latest product announcement. With the addition of A.I. to many smart ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining ...

Smart thermostats are helpful in reducing your home’s energy use, and keeping things comfortable all the time. By factoring in local whether, presence of inhabitants, and electrical rates, you’ll ...

Amazon today announced a number of new smart features designed to allow Alexa device owners to better control their smart home — some of which don’t even require the Alexa device owner to interact ...

If you’ve ever wished your TV’s audio could match its 4K picture without spending thousands on a receiver and speakers, Amazon may have the solution. Its new Alexa Home Theater feature will utilize ...

Amazon showed me its new Alexa Home Theater surround sound system, which synchronizes and automatically configures multiple Echo Dot Max or Echo Studio speakers to work with your TV. I’m PCMag’s home ...