Smart home devices are really quite special, and while not everyone wants a fully smart home, there’s no denying a few of the devices can be incredibly useful. What do you do if

Smart home devices sold on Amazon and Walmart are arriving factory-loaded with criminal proxy software that routes fraud and DDoS attacks through your home connection. A Wall Street Journal buy-and-test found all five gadgets compromised out of the box.

We've been testing Echos and Alexa devices for years, up through the Alexa Plus AI. Here are the gadgets that work best with the Amazon voice assistant.

Well, Prime Day deals are coming, which means that Amazon Prime members can already save big on all sorts of devices. That includes this excellent Amazon Echo Show 21 Smart Screen, which is usually priced at $400.

If your electricity bill climbs every summer, a smart thermostat could help keep cooling costs in check. The Amazon Smart Thermostat is an excellent option for its price, especially today. It’s down to just $57.99 at Amazon as a part of Amazon’s early Prime Day sale, which is the best price we’ve seen since Black Friday.

Amazon Updates Echo Hub With More Screen Customization for Smart Homes

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you want to get started on a smart home, one of the best devices to begin with is a smart speaker. The Amazon Echo Spot is one of the best you can buy if you want a simple experience. It works as ...

Google just announced the new Google Home Speaker, which will officially go on sale on June 25. This is a $100 smart speaker that will come with a generative AI-powered Gemini for Home onboard, 360-degree sound, and the ability to double as a smart home hub.