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 12, 2021 | Features, Opinions, Smart Home
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Opinion post byDhruv Bhutani I’m a bit of a minimalist design nerd at heart. While I haven’t gone all the way with Marie Kondo’s advice, I do appreciate splurging on things that help me reduce a bit of clutter and make...
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 7, 2021 | Apple, How To, Smart Home
Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority As thoroughly integrated as HomeKit can be for iPhone and iPad owners building a smart home, there is a recurring problem: compatibility with the wider world of accessories available to Amazon Alexa and Google Home users....
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...
