Our kids' room has its own routine. When we say, "Alexa, it's bedtime," their sound machine turns on (powered by a smart plug), their bedside lamp switches off, and their smart light strip turns on to ...

Amazon’s Alexa, the smart speaker, comes with the capability to be more than just a Bluetooth speaker (by being your personal assistant, home manager, and entertainment partner all in one). No matter ...

You’re probably spending more time fixing your smart home than using it. Here’s how I cut down my family’s reliance on Alexa.

If you're eager to get the most out of your burgeoning smart home setup, Alexa automations can really add a dash of ...

Spooky Halloween Sounds will play a continuous loop of unsettling noises until you tell Alexa to stop. Just say, "Alexa, start Spooky Halloween Sounds" to get started. Spooky Sounds plays 50 minutes ...

Alexa can do far more than basic questions. With a few free voice commands and routines, you can manage lights, focus time, ...

Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI), ...

Amazon Echo devices are up for grabs at deep discounts, with up to 32% off on models like Echo Dot, Show, and Pop. These ...

If you're hosting for Thanksgiving, you're likely already too busy to worry much about new technology. The secret of the ...

My neighborhood's pretty safe. Crime isn't really a thing here. But I'm still not leaving my front porch open season for package thieves, and I'm definitely not rolling the dice on a break-in. The ...

Mashable surveyed its readers about the smart home products they use. See which smart home brands earned a Readers' Choice ...