by dbadmin | Jan 17, 2022 | Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo, How To, Smart Home
Credit: Adam Molina / Android Authority One of the lesser-known options on Amazon Echo speakers is Alexa Guard, a security feature that uses microphone audio to catch intruders or alarms. Here’s a guide to using Alexa Guard, as well as the benefits of upgrading to the...
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2022 | Amazon Alexa, Reviews, Smart Home
Smart plugs are an underrated category in the smart home world. While they may not be as sexy as smart displays or color-changing light panels, they’re a quick and affordable way to bring on/off automation to devices that wouldn’t otherwise have it. The Amazon Smart...
by dbadmin | Dec 13, 2021 | Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo, How To, Smart Home
Credit: Adam Molina / Android Authority The light ring (or bar, on some Echo Show devices) is one of the most iconic elements of Amazon’s Echo speakers. But as you’re probably aware, it’s not there just for entertainment. Here’s what the different colors of Alexa’s...
by dbadmin | Dec 11, 2021 | Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo, Smart Home, The Best
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority To some, Amazon’s first Echo smart displays might have seemed like an expensive gimmick — it’s not like smart speakers were inherently missing something. But a few years on, the Echo Show lineup has expanded considerably, in...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2021 | Amazon Alexa, Amazon Fire TV, How To, Smart Home, TV
Credit: Amazon It’s becoming increasingly easy to control a TV with without touching a remote. If you have an Amazon Echo or a similarly-equipped smart speaker, here’s how to control your TV with Alexa voice commands. Read more: How to use Amazon...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2021 | Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Apple, Features, Google, Google Assistant, Google Home, Privacy, SIRI, Smart Home
Smart home privacy is a tough balancing act. While apps, devices, and cloud services all need a base level of user data to function and improve, tech firms are sometimes caught collecting more than they really need. That can pose risks if the data is stolen by...
