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You can make phone calls from an Echo device or the Alexa app, giving you hands-free options for calling family, friends, and other people.

By Lance Whitney

Your entire family can join in on the fun of your Alexa device. Here's how to set up an Amazon Household and add adults, teenagers, and kids to the mix.

By Lance Whitney

Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the home security systems, surveillance cameras, smart locks, and video doorbells that keep you feeling safe.

Alexa is a jack of all trades, but Amazon's digital assistant can also help you listen to music via Pandora, Spotify, and other streaming services on your Echo device. Here's how.

By Lance Whitney

Echo smart speakers are pretty simple to set up and customize, provided you have an internet connection and the right app. Here's how to have Alexa doing your bidding in no time.

By Eric Griffith

If you want to upgrade your house cleaning routine with a heavily discounted self-emptying robot vacuum from Shark, it's time to dive into this deal.

By Gabriela Vatu

You can set up and manage several Amazon Echo devices in your household and even play the same music on multiple devices at the same time. Here's how.

By Lance Whitney

The discounts have started to drop, and it's raining non-stop savings with flurries of massive price cuts on our favorite home security products!

By Shubham Yewale

Robovacs love picking up dirt from your floor. We love picking out dirt-cheap deals for you. And Prime Day is when we see some of the best sale prices on iRobot, Roborock, and Roomba models.

By Drew Prindle

Making your home smart can be expensive, but it doesn't take a genius to know that waiting until Prime Day to make a purchase is Mensa-level shopping.

By Josh Hendrickson

As Prime Day approaches, the discounts are starting to drop, and soon it's going to be raining non-stop savings with flurries of massive price cuts on our favorite home security products.

By Shubham Yewale

Robovacs love picking up dirt from your floor. We love picking out dirt-cheap deals for you. And Prime Day is when we see some of the best sale prices on iRobot, Roborock, and Roomba models.

By Drew Prindle

Making your home smart can be expensive, but it doesn't take a genius to know that waiting until Prime Day to make a purchase is Mensa-level shopping, especially will sales starting early.

By Josh Hendrickson

Shopping for an Amazon Echo this Prime Day? We've reviewed the current lineup, so before you spring for an Echo Show smart display or Echo smart speaker, check out the key differences between each device.

By Chloe Albanesius
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While its display isn't too impressive, the 2024 Amazon Echo Spot performs quite well as a smart speaker, provides useful bits of information, and offers basic smart home controls.

By Will Greenwald

We've tested hundreds of smart home products in more than 20 categories to help determine which ones are best for every room in (and out of) the house.

By Angela Moscaritolo

Smart air purifiers can help you monitor your indoor air quality and breathe a little easier. From HEPA filtration to ionic technology, we help you understand your options and select the best model for your needs and budget.

By Angela Moscaritolo

A baby monitor lets you watch, entertain, and soothe your child from afar. Check out the top baby monitors we've tested to determine which is right for your little one.

By Will Greenwald  & Alex Colon

Forget to unplug the iron this morning? The top smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone.

By Alex Colon  & Angela Moscaritolo

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to dive into smart home technology is with smart lighting. Here's what you need to know to get started, along with reviews of the top Bluetooth and Wi-Fi LEDs we've tested.

By Alex Colon  & Angela Moscaritolo