Amazon's house brand, Amazon Basics, produces its own smart home devices that tie into the Alexa ecosystem, like a smart light bulb. Here's how to set it up.

It's getting a bit easier to fall asleep or wake up in sync with your lights -- if you have an Alexa-powered device. Amazon has introduced a trio of Alexa options that can gradually adjust smart ...

There's a lot to love about the sunny season, but the long days and late sunsets are undoubtedly the top of my list — spending every weekend lying out in the garden, relaxing under the heat of the sun ...

For centuries, Christmas lights have illuminated our annual festivities. The strings of single-color lights or multicolor blinking or still lights (or both) are indeed an eye-candy. The first string ...

In the weekly “What’s New With Alexa” email newsletter, Alexa owners can opt to receive an update of all the cool, useful, and sometimes irrelevant, ways that Alexa is growing up, so to speak. This ...

You’ve got presents to wrap, meals to prep, and family quarrels to squash — there’s no time to dig around under the tree to turn on the lights. Here are some key strategies to control your Christmas ...

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Amazon Alexa seems to be having issues in recognizing voice commands regarding lights. Users are suddenly unable to control their lights with their Echo devices. The problem is now fixed according to ...

Smart garage doors have become a common feature of smart homes, faithfully informing owners if their garage door is open or closed. They also let you control your garage door from a distance. Plus, ...