Alexa articles
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Move over, Alexa and Homekit: A new Assistant is here to open-source your smart home
It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by big tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple Homekit. But as the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) is working for a more open smart home standard through Matter, these popular automation systems aren't as open as most smart home users want. This is how Home Assistant was born: an open-source smart home system that gives tech enthusiasts full control of their IoT devices. Paulus Schoutsen,...
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Create your perfect home oasis with this Google Home or Alexa-compatible thermostat for $10 off
TL;DR: Take full control over your home climate with the Klima Smart Thermostat, now discounted to just $134.99 down from $145. Your home is your safe space, which means you should experience nothing but peace and comfort there. But if you come home after a long day to disgustingly hot temps, being home isn't anywhere near as pleasant as it should be. — Read the rest
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Taylor Swift turns to Amazon Alexa to promote 'The Tortured Poets Department'
In promotion of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department," Taylor Swift answers questions for Amazon's Alexa.