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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.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.”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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Cord-Cutter Confidential
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.News