Get a set of four C by GE smart bulbs plus a smart plug for just $20 from Best Buy ($30 off)

November 6, 2020, 11:19 am

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One of the most affordable ways to automate your home

Smart homes are super cool and really handy, but they can also be expensive to set up. Thankfully, that's not always the case. Best Buy is currently offering a big discount on a pack of four C by GE smart light bulbs and a smart plug, too. Normally priced at $49.99, this bundle is just $19.99 right now — a full $30 in savings.

The A19 bulbs should fit just about anywhere, providing soft white LED light that's controllable via smart assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.

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Today only: Sonos Move portable speaker down to just $299 ($100 off)

November 14, 2020, 9:37 am

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It comes with Alexa and Assistant and offers both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming

Sonos speakers are popular thanks to their reliability and high-quality audio. Sadly, they're also known for being expensive. Thankfully, the Sonos Move portable speaker, which comes with a bunch of features, is currently $100 off, selling for just $299, making it much more affordable than usual.

The Move features a built-in battery, which should deliver about ten hours of music playback, and last for about five days in standby mode. The speaker works with both Wi-Fi for at-home use and Bluetooth for on the go, making it suitable for a wide range of purposes.

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Grab a Kasa Spot security camera 2-pack for $130 ($50 off) from Amazon

November 18, 2020, 5:17 am

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An IP65 rating and night vision make this a versatile little camera

It's important that we keep our smart homes safe, and one way of doing so is using security cameras. Finding the right camera for your needs can be difficult, as well as expensive. Thankfully, Amazon is currently selling a Kasa Spot 2-pack for $130 ($50 off), which will certainly help keep your house safe.

The Kasa Spot is a versatile little camera, thanks to its IP65 certification. That means it's just as happy outside your home as it is inside.

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Fitbit OS 5.1 adds Google Assistant integration to the Sense and Versa 3

November 19, 2020, 6:41 am

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And you no longer need an SpO2 watchface if you want to monitor your oxygen saturation at night

Following its acquisition in progress, Google already confirmed that it would add the Assistant to the latest Fitbit smartwatches, the Versa 3 and the Sense, and today, it has arrived as part of Fitbit OS 5.1. The update will roll out to the two health trackers starting today, and it packs a few more things on top of the Assistant: Automatic SpO2 readings at night without the dedicated watchface, new SpO2 clockfaces, audible Alexa replies, and more.

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Alexa Routines now let you include Fire TV commands as well

November 19, 2020, 7:24 am

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It’s an ecosystem thing, you know

Alexa Routines have been around for years, but they’ve been getting some nice upgrades in recent months. While they can already integrate a whole bunch of supported smart home devices from various brands, Amazon’s own Fire TV dongles have surprisingly been missing from the equation. Amazon is finally doing something about that by bringing Fire TV integration to Alexa Routines.

Now you can set up a routine for your movie night that will pause your Fire TV and turn on your lights with a single command.

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Save $600 on a 4K Android TV from Sony that's almost as big as Shaq

November 20, 2020, 1:29 pm

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He's a big boy and so is this 85" television

Big TVs are great and all, but we've got to draw a line somewhere, right? Currently, Best Buy has a 4K Sony Android TV on sale for $1,999.99. That's a full $600 off the MSRP. But it's freaking 85" of display — I mean, where are you even going to put it?

If you can manage to fit it in somewhere, the X900H series set is one of the best TVs you'll find on the market.

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You can now attach a webcam to your Fire TV Cube to enjoy video calls on the big screen

December 2, 2020, 10:36 am

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Plus Fire TV is getting tighter integration with Alexa and the Ring Video Doorbell

The holidays are upon us, and video calling is more important than ever these days for staying in touch with loved ones. Amazon is making that easier for users with the second-gen Fire TV Cube by enabling a new feature that lets a webcam be connected to the device for two-way video chatting on your TV — and the company also has new Alexa and Ring features coming to Fire TV.

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Amazon's Alexa-enabled hi-fi amp on sale for a record low $210 ($90 off)

December 2, 2020, 11:41 am

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The Echo Link Amp is ready to pump 60W of power into your old speakers

High-fidelity audiophiles who are looking to keep around their legacy gear well into the 21st century can still smarten up their local airwaves with Amazon's Echo Link Amp — available today, away from the direct influence of consumerism holidays, for 30% off.

Owners will be able to plug their analog/digital/optical (TOSLINK is still a thing!) sources into 60W of stereo sound against 8 Ohms for some song-exploding extrapolation that can be routed to speakers or headphones.

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Amazon Echo devices in the US can now translate conversations as they happen

December 14, 2020, 2:15 pm

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Someone needs to be speaking English

Amazon is bringing live translation to Alexa in the U.S. The voice assistant can now be called upon to detect a conversation in two languages and translate between them sentence by sentence or phrase by phrase.

The feature is available for Echo devices set to English US and will work between English and French, German, Italian, Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish.

Amazon's science blog has a detailed write-up on the processing that goes on to make the service possible — in short, the company is running multiple speech recognition models simultaneously to quickly identify languages and feed it to the translation server.

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Take home an Alexa-compatible Citizen Echo wall clock for just $45 ($35 off)

December 21, 2020, 8:40 am

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A simple, smart, and stylish way to keep track of all those timers you set

Smart speakers and smart displays are great, but what about smart wall clocks? They're a thing, too, and right now, you can get a Citizen Echo smart wall clock that works with Alexa for just $44.70 on Amazon — a savings of $35.29 off the normal price.

This Citizen Echo clock pairs with a compatible Alexa device via Bluetooth to provide a visual reference point for timers. It has 60 LED markers along the clock face to give you an easy to read countdown.

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Here's everything with Amazon Alexa revealed at CES 2021

January 15, 2021, 8:00 am

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From headphones to microwaves, Alexa was everywhere this year

This year's CES has been a very different one, but one aspect has stayed consistent: there's are a lot of new products with Alexa. Amazon's assistant shows no signs of stopping, as plenty of new smart home devices include support for Alexa, and some of them even have the assistant built-in.

Now it's time for one of our yearly traditions: rounding up every new product with Alexa that was revealed at CES!

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You wanted to know more about the Galaxy Buds Pro, and we have the answers here

January 29, 2021, 9:22 am

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Amazon is developing a wall-mounted Echo smart home control center

February 9, 2021, 8:54 am

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It would look like a slimmer Echo Show that you can mount on the wall

Amazon is often regarded as one of the companies that democratized voice assistants and home automation, thanks to Alexa and its range of Echo devices. Today, the company's Echo Show smart displays let people control their home, video call loved ones, play content, and check their upcoming appointments a glance. These devices are designed to be placed on a flat surface, though, making them harder to use in some rooms. To solve this issue, Amazon is reportedly developing a new device that can be mounted on the wall.

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Amazon's latest Echo Show 10 is down to $210 ($40 off)

March 30, 2021, 7:13 am

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It's a smart speaker, display, and security camera in a single device

If you're on the market for a smart display, Amazon's latest Echo Show is currently marked down, selling for $210, which is $40 less than its traditional price. It's a great option to place calls, listen to music, watch content, and even have a handy helper in the kitchen while cooking.

The Echo Show has a 10-inch adaptive HD screen that follows you as you move about the room, thanks to a silent motor.

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Amazon's new Echo Buds might actually be worth buying

April 14, 2021, 8:34 am

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They add ANC, wireless charging, and (wait for it) USB-C, with a price cut

Amazon introduced its self-branded true wireless earbuds, the Echo Buds, a year and a half ago. The big deal at the time was its direct integration with Alexa, but for the company's second go-round, they're piling on the extra features to make the headphones more competitive in a matured true wireless market. The new model is up for pre-order on Amazon today, delivered by May 13th.

Physically, the redesigned Echo Buds are about 20% smaller and more rounded, now with Amazon's "smile" logo right on the outside in an only-slightly-conspicuous shade of black or white.

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Amazon Echo Frames review: About as useful as an Echo Dot taped to your forehead

May 2, 2021, 7:00 am

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You don't need Alexa on your face

Amazon's Alexa has been put into basically every product imaginable from smoke detectors to toilets. The goal, apparently, is to get Alexa into as many places as possible, so putting Alexa in glasses seemed like the next logical step. Amazon Echo Frames bring Alexa even closer and make it easier to access by putting it right on your face. While the Amazon Echo Frames are cool, they lack the audio quality I'd expect from $250 earbuds, and easy access to Alexa doesn't make up for that.

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We're this close to smart home hardware actually just working right

May 13, 2021, 8:06 am

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Project CHIP is now Matter, and it's almost ready for primetime

In December of 2019, several of the biggest companies in tech — including Apple, Google, and Amazon — joined the Zigbee Alliance to establish a new standard for smart home technology. Project Connected Home over IP, or "CHIP," was aimed at improving interoperability and increasing security between gadgets from different brands. CHIP is finally nearing completion, and it's getting a new name and logo to help consumers identify secure IoT tech.

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Is Amazon Photos the right Google Photos replacement for you?

May 17, 2021, 8:35 am

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It might just be the perfect, money-saving alternative if you do things right

Google Photos is discontinuing its free storage option, but after years of conditioning users to unlimited free space for their images, people are understandably starting to look for alternatives that don't charge as much as Google Photos could in the future. One of the more interesting competitors might be Amazon Photos, which is incredibly similar to Google Photos. There's a big catch, though — Amazon Photos doesn't have a 100% free tier.

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Google plans to certify a ton of its smart home products with Matter

May 20, 2021, 1:59 pm

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Alexa and Siri could start controlling your Nest Thermostat this year

Last week, the Connectivity Standards Alliance — formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance — announced that its Matter protocol would finally arrive later this year to bring your smart home gear closer together. With Google I/O in full swing, the company delivered some more information on how its partnership with the CSA will improve your smart plugs, security cameras, and more.

Matter is designed to allow smart home gadgets to communicate with each other, regardless of manufacturer, offering improved interoperability and security.

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AutoVoice 4.0 combines Tasker and Alexa to automate your entire home

May 25, 2021, 10:36 am

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And you don't even need an Echo device to use it

Tasker's a capable tool for power users, but it's not the only app developed by João Dias. AutoVoice is one of the easiest ways to sync your smart home gear with Tasker and Google Assistant, adding custom actions, routines, and more. The app has lost its Assistant support time and time again, but with AutoVoice 4.0, it can now use integration with Alexa to automate all of your home routines.

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