All it takes is Alexa Routines, a special feature for Alexa-compatible smart devices you can use to set up sequences of actions to take place one after another.

Amazon's house brand, Amazon Basics, produces its own smart home devices that tie into the Alexa ecosystem, like a smart ...

You'll link your compatible smart home devices with the Alexa app to get started. Then, you can create smart home automation routines in a few minutes.

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

Connect to Alexa by downloading the app The first step to setting up Alexa is to download the app for Android or iPhone. The first time you sign into Alexa, it’ll ask for your Amazon credentials.

Now that you've set up and connected your Hue Smart Plug to your app, consider integrating it with the rest of your smart home ecosystem. A good way to create smart home automation is to use Alexa ...

A step-by-step guide to what you need to know to set up your Thread smart plug, lock, light bulb, shade, or switch with a Matter platform, including Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and ...

The new Alexa is more intelligent, more responsive, more creative, and sounds much better, making the experience of using it — either to set up smart home devices or any of the other kinds of ...

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter.

How to set up smart lights Setting up smart lighting follows a similar process, whether you're installing a smart bulb, a set of light panels, or a light strip.