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Voice control is no longer a party trick; it is the glue that holds a modern smart home together. With the right Alexa phrases, lights, locks, cameras and climate systems respond in seconds, often ...

When you set up a smart bulb in a lamp, you get to name that lamp, so Alexa will know which lamp you are asking her to turn on. In my living room, I’ve set up lamps called table lamp and floor lamp.

This is your complete guide to all the Alexa voice commands that make managing your smart home easier than ever. If you still think Alexa is just for setting timers and playing music, it's time to ...

Amazon Alexa is perfect for hands-free assists in many scenarios, but alongside a cursory Google search, these features can ...