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    Hey Sonos: 7 things to know about the new Sonos voice assistant
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    Hey Sonos: 7 things to know about the new Sonos voice assistant

    Who will be voicing Sonos’s new voice assistant, what commands will it understand, and what music services will it work with? We’ve got answers to those questions and more.
    By Ben Patterson4 days ago
    The Google Nest Hub Max is making it easier to skip saying “Hey Google”
    News

    The Google Nest Hub Max is making it easier to skip saying “Hey Google”

    Soon you’ll be able to start speaking to Google Assistant just by looking at the Nest Hub Max’s screen, or by saying a specific “quick phrase.”
    By Ben Patterson4 days ago
    Hey, Sonos: What makes the speaker company’s new voice assistant different?
    News

    Hey, Sonos: What makes the speaker company’s new voice assistant different?

    Report: Sonos Voice will arrive June 1 as part of a software update, serving as an alternative to Alexa and Hey, Google.
    By Kevin Hunt2 weeks ago
    5 ways to keep Alexa from bugging you
    How-To

    5 ways to keep Alexa from bugging you

    Does Alexa ever cut you off, pipe up at the wrong time, or annoy you with continual notifications? These settings will keep Alexa from driving you nuts.
    By Ben Patterson2 weeks ago
    Best smart speakers: We pick the smartest and best-sounding speakers
    Updated

    Best smart speakers: We pick the smartest and best-sounding speakers

    With models based on Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
    By Michael Brown2 weeks ago
    Alexa can now tell you when a security cam spots a person or package
    Updated

    Alexa can now tell you when a security cam spots a person or package

    Ring, Abode, and even Google security cameras will be able to trigger spoken Alexa alerts.
    By Ben Patterson3 weeks ago
    Amazon Echo Frames (2nd gen) review: Sturdy glasses that put Alexa in your head
    Reviews

    Amazon Echo Frames (2nd gen) review: Sturdy glasses that put Alexa in your head

    Amazon largely delivers on its promises with the sturdy, handsome, and cleverly designed Echo Frames, but having Alexa in your head won’t be for everyone.
    By Ben Patterson4 weeks ago
    Confused by Alexa's light rings? Here’s what the colors mean
    How-To

    Confused by Alexa's light rings? Here’s what the colors mean

    The indicator lights on your Echo speaker can flash in seven different colors. Here’s what they’re trying to tell you.
    By Ben Patterson1 month ago
    6 ways to make the most of your Alexa timers
    Updated

    6 ways to make the most of your Alexa timers

    If you find yourself setting multiple Alexa timers, there’s an easy way to keep them all straight. You can also set sleep timers, ask for reminders, check how much time you have left on a timer, and more.
    By Ben Patterson1 month ago
    Best smart smoke detector to keep your home safe
    Updated

    Best smart smoke detector to keep your home safe

    Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors don’t just sound the alarm, they also alert your smart phone and more.
    By Christopher Null3 months ago
    Need a doctor? Alexa can now arrange virtual house calls via Teladoc
    News

    Need a doctor? Alexa can now arrange virtual house calls via Teladoc

    Just say “Alexa, I want to talk to a doctor” to get a callback from a healthcare provider, although you might want to check your insurance first.
    By Ben Patterson3 months ago
    How to play music you own on an Amazon Echo
    Updated

    How to play music you own on an Amazon Echo

    Play your own MP3 collection on an Amazon Echo or other Alexa devices using Plex or My Media.
    By Jared Newman3 months ago
    What YouTube TV should fix in its next redesign
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    What YouTube TV should fix in its next redesign

    YouTube TV is already a great live streaming service; these improvements would make it even better.
    By Jared Newman3 months ago
    Amazon Echo Show 15 review: The first new high-end Echo that isn’t the best Echo
    Reviews

    Amazon Echo Show 15 review: The first new high-end Echo that isn’t the best Echo

    The Echo Show 15's large display is appealing, but it would be even better if it had a higher-res LCD panel and camera.
    By Michael Brown3 months ago
    Some third-party Google smart displays can no longer access web pages. Here's why
    News

    Some third-party Google smart displays can no longer access web pages. Here's why

    Unless they support a key browser feature, non-Google displays can’t open web links anymore.
    By Ben Patterson3 months ago
    Smart home guide for beginners: How to lay a foundation you can build on
    How-To

    Smart home guide for beginners: How to lay a foundation you can build on

    You don’t need to be an expert or spend a fortune on cutting-edge gear, these first steps will lay a foundation you can build on.
    By Christopher Null3 months ago
    Google speaker still talking? Just say “stop” to make it shut up
    News

    Google speaker still talking? Just say “stop” to make it shut up

    You don’t have to say “Hey Google” anymore to make your Google smart speaker or display stop talking.
    By Ben Patterson4 months ago
    How Amazon’s Echo Frames helped me deal with tinnitus
    Feature

    How Amazon’s Echo Frames helped me deal with tinnitus

    Besides channeling Alexa, the open-ear speakers on Amazon’s smart glasses have been unobtrusively piping soothing sounds into my ringing ears.
    By Ben Patterson4 months ago
    Google users fume as smart speaker features disappear following Sonos patent ruling
    Updated

    Google users fume as smart speaker features disappear following Sonos patent ruling

    Sonos just won a major victory in its patent spat with Google, and now Nest smart speaker users are caught in the crossfire.
    By Ben Patterson4 months ago
    CES 2022: Lenovo’s updated Smart Clock Essential comes with built-in Alexa
    News

    CES 2022: Lenovo’s updated Smart Clock Essential comes with built-in Alexa

    The new Smart Clock Essential is Lenovo’s first smart clock with onboard Alexa rather than Google Assistant.
    By Ben Patterson4 months ago
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