No one expected smart assistants to take hold like they have, but many people can hardly imagine a world without their Amazon Echo in it. The amount of utility that Alexa provides is unprecedented.

No matter which Alexa-enabled device you have, there are plenty of ways to customize it. You might miss some of the options, though, because there are so many. A surface-level review includes using ...

Amazon’s Echo speakers, and the Alexa assistant, are incredibly useful and pretty darn invasive. On the practical side, it can function as a security alarm with a device you already own. Neat. Creepy?

Alexa is packed with features that can complement your smart home. The voice assistant can connect to your favorite music service, control an immense number of smart devices, listen for smoke alarms, ...

David Priest is an award-winning writer and editor who formerly covered home security for CNET. Whether you're concerned about privacy, don't want friends "dropping in" uninvited, or just want Alexa ...

Amazon's voice assistant might be useful, but its default settings aren't the most secure or privacy-respecting. Here's how to fix that. I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, and your go-to ...

Get ready to learn how to save money from multiple streaming services and add the best ones to your Amazon Echo device. Even though you may have added a smart thermostat, this is the moment you want ...

Amazon’s Echo speakers, and the Alexa assistant, are incredibly useful and pretty darn invasive. On the practical side, it can function as a security alarm with a device you already own. Neat. Here’s ...

The Holidays are the time to get in touch with the family, enjoy the comforts of the home, and celebrate this festive season, with Amazon offering Alexa as your companion for a smart home experience.

Alexa has wheedled her way into our homes, with many households now containing multiple Echo speakers, Fire TV dongles and other voice assistant devices. As handy as Alexa can be, there are also times ...

Amazon could auto-adjust speakers with a new "adaptive volume" feature that increases volume when the device is in a noisy setting. Amazon is now working to solve quite a frustrating occurrence with ...