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Add Alexa to Your Car for Just $15 Today
Now would be a great time to try out the Alexa Echo Auto.

5 Smart Home Automations I Thought I Wanted but Never Use
Some automations are better in theory than they are in reality.

These 5 Accessories Took My Smart Speaker to the Next Level
Adding additional accessories to your smart speaker can help elevate its usage and safety to the next level.


How to Prep Your Smart Home for Summer Vacations
Trust your tech and leave your smart home running smoothly.

How to Make Your Smart Home Devices Play Nicely Together
Integrating different smart home devices can be frustrating, but some things can help.

Prepare Your Kids for an Emergency by Showing Them These 5 Tech Tips
Technology can make it easier for your kids to call for help.

My Family Hated My Smart Home, So Here's how I Got Them on Board
You may love your automations, but your family might not.

7 Reasons You Need Smart Buttons in Your Smart Home
Sometimes a button is the best way to make stuff happen.

6 Smart Home Automations That Feel Like Magic
Sometimes my smart home still makes me feel like a wizard.

Want a Smart Speaker That Doesn't Rely on the Cloud? You Might Be Waiting a While
Think your smart speaker only listens when you call it? Think again!

A Smarter Alexa Won't Solve These 9 Smart Home Problems
Alexa is finally getting an upgrade but there's plenty it won't fix.

I Only Use My Echo Hub for One Thing (and It's Not Controlling My Smart Home)
Amazon's smart home control panel is a good idea in theory, but not in practice.

7 Smart Home Devices I Wouldn't Buy Again (and What I'd Get Instead)
Not every smart home purchasing decision turns out to be that smart.

How to Pair a Smart Doorbell With a Smart Lock (and Why)
Make interacting with visitors to your home even easier.


How to Use Smart Home Assistants to Control Your Home Theater Sound
A smarter way to use your home theater?

How Smart Home Tech Can Help You Support an Elderly Relative Remotely
Safety and security for them, peace of mind for you