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Best Alexa Speakers — For Music, Voice Control, And Much More
In our edit of the best Alexa speakers, we have selected styles to suit every household's taste
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Should I get a smart assistant with a screen? The reasons our tech expert upgraded his home, and the best deals
Plenty of people won’t need their smart speaker to have a screen, but for some, it’s an extremely handy upgrade
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HomePod vs Alexa: can Apple's new speaker topple Amazon?
With the release of a new Apple smart speaker, is the HomePod a threat to Alexa's dominance?
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Super cute - and easy for you to control - the best smart speakers for kids make parenting a little simpler
Enjoy music and stories with our edit of the best smart speakers for kids plus advice on what to look for when choosing an age-appropriate design
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HomePod mini vs Sonos One: two high-end smart home hubs, but which is the better speaker?
We take a look at the HomePod mini and Sonos One, both of which sit at the higher end of the smart speaker market.
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Which streaming device gets you the most for your money? We assess bang for your buck among the top contenders
Should you spend more on a streaming device? What do budget options offer? We dig down to see how much you need to spend for the best features.
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Amazon Alexa vs Google Home vs Apple HomeKit - which smart speaker assistant is best?
Looking for a smart assistant, but don't know which one to choose? In order to find the best option for you, we assess the three main options.
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Automate your life with our pick of the best smart speakers from Google, Alexa, and Siri
The best smart speakers to upgrade everyday tasks, play music and get a (digital) helping hand
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The Amazon Echo Show 15 looks like a picture frame, but acts like a personal assistant
The Amazon Echo Show 15 is the smartest assistant we've had in our home, but doesn't quite meet its potential
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Can you use an Amazon Echo as a speaker for your TV? Yes, and it might just boost your sound quality
Your Amazon Echo speaker can offer a big improvement on your TV’s built-in sound. Here’s how to set it up
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How do I set up a smart home? These are the 10 steps to take to automate your house from top to bottom
Starting small, we show you the ten steps to make your house a smart home.
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What is Alexa Together? We review the feature families can use to share care for older and vulnerable people
Alexa Together is Amazon’s way of keeping tabs on vulnerable friends or family with its virtual assistant. Here’s what you need to know
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Should I upgrade to an Alexa Voice Remote Pro? Here's exactly what extra features $35 buys you
The Alexa Voice Remote Pro is well worth it for TV addicts who constantly find themselves misplacing the clicker
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7 genius Alexa tricks for Christmas that will help your household get in the festive spirit this year
Try out these voice commands on your Alexa device to help make your Christmas season more magical
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Echo Studio review: is it really Amazon's best-sounding speaker?
With five speaker cones and Dolby Atmos compatibility, the Echo Studio does more than any other Amazon speaker – but not quite as smartly as some
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Echo Dot (5th Gen) with Clock Review: the new gold standard for entry-level smart speakers
We review the 5th-gen Amazon Echo Dot with Clock. Did this smart speaker’s audio shine as bright as its LED display?
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Should you invest in an Amazon Echo Show 15? Tech experts weigh in on if now's the time to level up
The smart speaker from tech giant Amazon has a built in display perfect for video calls from the kitchen counter, but is it worth the investment?
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Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) review: a capable sous-chef
We tried out one of Amazon's latest smart speaker offerings in this Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) review, as our cookware editor put it to the test in her kitchen
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen): is it still worth buying?
Is the oldest Echo Dot still worth adding to your smart home set-up?
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Echo Dot 5th Gen: Amazon's newest smart speakers explained
We compare the newly announced 5th Gen Amazon devices to their 4th Gen predecessors
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Apple HomePod Mini review: how does Apple's affordable smart speaker measure up?
We test the HomePod Mini to see if the budget speaker is worth locking in to Apple's world of smart home devices
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Kitchen TV ideas for 2022 - how to incorporate a television stylishly into your space
Designer approved kitchen TV ideas help you display your kitchen television without it ruining your space, with expert advice on installation
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How to control your TV with Alexa - 6 ways to get the most from your devices
Knowing how to control your TV with Alexa means you can turn your smart TV into a really smart TV
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Our pick of the best Alexa compatible speakers, soundbars, and more to pair with your smart home
We choose the best Alexa compatible speakers to boost your smart home's audio
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Why is my Alexa flashing? What a green, yellow and red ring indicate, plus more color meanings
Despite being a clever piece of kit, sometimes it's hard to know what your Alexa is trying to tell you. These tech experts explain Alexa's color meanings
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Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) review: emphasize sleep and wellness in your smart home hub
In addition to being able to serve as the hub to your smart home, make calls and watch videos, the core differentiator of the Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) is the introduction of sleep sensing.
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Best Alexa smart plugs: Set routines and add voice control to any socket
Step up your automated home control and enjoy the benefits of the best Alexa smart plugs
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How to control smart lighting with Alexa, which is so much more than just off and on
Knowing how to use smart lighting with Alexa means illumination is yours with just a quick vocal command
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15 smart kitchen ideas that use tech to transform the way you cook, eat and live
Smart kitchen ideas are the way to transform your space into something that functions as beautifully as it looks
