Most people use Alexa for basic requests, but Echo devices can do much more. From home safety to daily time savers, here are ...

The Echo Dot Max is one of Amazon’s most robust and best-sounding smart speakers yet, though plenty of folks will be served just as well by cheaper options.

Update, October 29 2025, 12:37PM ET: This review was updated after Amazon clarified how the tap controls for play/pause are ...

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 ...

Get hot water the smart way! With just a simple setup, you can control your old geyser through your phone or voice, no ...

From lazy mornings to busy workdays, Echo 5th Gen isn’t just a smart speaker, it’s users’ personal scheduler, alarm, and DJ.

The Dot Max is Amazon’s best all-around smart speaker. It’s pricier than the $50 Dot, but it offers far better sound, more power, and more smart home capabilities. If you are hanging on to a ...

The new Fire TV Stick 4K Select model brings the Vega OS platform rather than the Android-based Fire OS that Amazon has ...

Rotate it to display 25, and the work timer launches automatically. Show the five and you're on break. No screens to unlock, no apps pulling focus, just a simple buzzer when the time's up. The cube ...

Today's home security devices are smart, easy to use and offer safety when aging in place -- these reasons will help you convince your relatives to adopt them.

ZDNET's key takeaways Amazon made the Smart Dimmer Switch available for pre-order.This switch is battery-powered with four ...