ZDNET's key takeaways Amazon made the Smart Dimmer Switch available for pre-order.This switch is battery-powered with four individually programmable buttons that can control smart home devices, run ...

Unmentioned during its big fall hardware event, Amazon’s new remote doubles as a dimmer switch and can trigger Alexa routines ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

Amazon Alexa is already a solid smart assistant, but a few clever tweaks and lesser-known features can take your experience to the next level. Here's how to make the most of it.

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You can change Alexa's alarm sound on your Amazon Echo device through the mobile Alexa app in a few simple steps.

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If you're just starting out with smart home tech, you may feel overwhelmed. But you don't need to invest a lot of time and money up front. Start with smart plugs.

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Voice commands are well and good, but today Amazon managed to convince me that my life is missing a smart home remote.

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Amazon Alexa skills allow you to customize the artificially intelligent assistant to suit all sorts of needs.