Voice control is no longer a party trick; it is the glue that holds a modern smart home together. With the right Alexa ...

SwitchBot’s new video doorbell shines in a couple of ways, but fails hard in too many key smart home camera ways.

Arlo makes some of the most popular smart home cameras. They’re reliable, easy to install, and supported by platforms such as Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. Many of its best devices fall ...

Today, Amazon announced over a dozen new devices, including Echo speakers, Fire TV devices, Fire tablets, and the company’s first wall-mounted smart home hub device, called the Echo Hub. In addition, ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Ecobee’s first doorbell camera is also the first that can stream a live view to your thermostat. Yes, ...

This story is part of the 2023 Gear Patrol Tech Awards. To see the full list of winners, click here. Creating a smart home doesn’t have to be difficult. You can start with a smart speaker — which you ...

Amazon recently launched Alexa Plus, a major AI-powered upgrade to its voice assistant. This new version brings significantly ...

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 ...

The new Map View in the Alexa app is now available in public preview, adding a visual way to manage and control your smart home devices. The new Map View in the Alexa app is now available in public ...

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have ...