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What is Zigbee and why is it important for your smart home?

Zigbee is a widely used smart home protocol even integrated in Amazon Echo, so here's everything you need to know about it.

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Track your tablets on a tablet with these top smart pill dispensers

Never miss a pill again with a pill dispenser with smart tech built in.

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What is Amazon Echo Hub and what can it do for your smart home?

The Echo Hub puts your smart home at your fingertips.

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What is Alexa Let's Chat, how does it work and how do I get it?

Alexa gets even smarter with its new generative Al.

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I played with the Echo Hub and it's exactly what the Alexa smart home needs

Is this the missing piece of the Alexa smart home puzzle? I think so.

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All the new devices Amazon announced and how to pre-order them

From a new Echo Show and kids' tablets, here's everything Amazon announced at its September event along with when and how to get your hands on them.

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Alexa Map View is only going to be available on iPhone - and even not all iPhones

Amazon has announced a new way to view your smart home devices with a Map View in the Alexa app - but it only works with one brand of phone right now.

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Amazon's new Echo Hub aims to control your entire smart home

The Echo Hub is one device to rule them all.

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Amazon's new Echo Show 8 features better sound and a smarter home screen

Amazon is refreshing its Echo Show 8 smart home display with an evolving home screen.

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Some of the best fall Prime Day deals are here, but there’s a catch

You’ll need an invite for these, so sign up today.

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Keep your floors squeaky clean with $110 off this Deebot T20 Omni robovac

This model can clean and dry its own mops and it won't even wet your carpets.

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Best smart Air Purifier: Let's clear the air

Monitor and improve your indoor air quality with these smart air purifiers.

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Alexa Bluetooth: How to use your Amazon Echo as a Bluetooth speaker

Smart speakers are all the rage, but, you might be surprised to know you can use them as bog standard Bluetooth speakers, and it's not hard to set up.

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What to expect from Amazon's September 2023 devices event

A world of mysteries awaits and all will be revealed on 20 September.

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Best smart home hub: Where does the Apple HomePod mini stand?

These smart home hubs make home automation even simpler.

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Best mesh Wi-Fi systems: Expert reviewed

The best mesh Wi-FI networks provide strong, whole home coverage so you can stay connected.

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How to set up package detection on a Ring Video Doorbell

Let your Ring video doorbell inform you when you've had a delivery.

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Protect your home this fall with this $39 Ring Video Doorbell, a 40% savings

The wired version, now on sale, doesn’t require recharging, making it a great choice to keep an eye on your front door.

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What is Home Assistant, how does it work, and what do you need to get started?

If you're ready to take real control of your smart home, then Home Assistant may be just what you need.

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The best AirPlay receivers: Simple streaming solutions

Easily integrate Apple’s wireless audio solution.

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