Alexa is already great, but some smart tweaks and hidden features can make the assistant even better. Here's how.

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Mornings are hard enough even before breakfast. The Dash Rapid egg cooker makes it easy to eat something nutritious, cooking ...

Of course, no widget library would be complete without media widgets. Home Assistant exposes those too for use on Android.

I've been on a mission to unify all my smart devices under one app, and as someone who's running most of his smart devices with ESP32s, the toaster seemed like the next logical step. After all, all I ...

The 13-megapixel camera is a standout feature of the Echo Show 21, offering high-quality video calls and home monitoring capabilities. The physical shutter ensures that the camera is only active when ...

How is it possible that we’re already looking at the end of 2025? The smart home market continued to expand and become ever more mainstream this year, as manufacturers introduced new products that are ...

Customizing your Samsung Galaxy phone’s home screen can transform it into a personalized, efficient, and visually appealing workspace. With tools like Samsung’s Good Lock suite, particularly the Home ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...

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You may have heard the recent news of over 100,000 Korean home cameras being hacked to spy on people, and I wouldn't blame you if news like that makes you worry about smart homes and how safe new ...

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