Latest Amazon smart home news

Now you can whisper to Alexa and it will whisper back.

Amazon buried a little switch in the Alexa app that allows its AI assistant to be a lot more conversational.The feature is called "Follow-Up Mode," an...

If you're using an Amazon Echo for the first time you'll be keen to try out phrases the voice assistant will understand and respond to.

Those of you who have set up Alexa Routines to automate your Alexa-enabled devices and accessories can now let others try your custom experience.

Thanks to the Alexa Skill Blueprints initiative, you can make and publish your own custom skills - and you don't need to be an app developer to do so.

The Echo Dot is Amazon's most popular smart speaker with Alexa and now with a great discount

Alexa could be set to graduate from speakers to a wall-mounted smart home commander, if reports are to be believed.

Amazon-owned Blink has reduced one of its latest home security cameras - the Blink Outdoor. 

It's easy to ask Alexa to send a message to a contact.

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

Amazon has updated Sidewalk, its protocol that helps low-power devices, such as outdoor cameras or trackers, stay connected online.

Echo Show 10 will ship later next month.

Amazon has slashed prices on its Echo Show models, meaning you can keep in touch with friends and family really easily.

Amazon's voice assistant will now automatically remind you of an event if you have asked when it's occurring.

The Amazon Echo is one of a range of hands-free speakers and devices from Amazon that can be controlled with your voice. The voice-controlled "persona...

All the features and functions that come with having more than one Echo

Those of you who own an Amazon Echo might be surprised to learn how much it can really do. It's loaded with features and hidden settings.

Your Amazon Echo has just arrived and you might have glanced at the quick-start guide, but beyond the basic setup, what are the first things to do?

Amazon Alexa has received a new "Live Translation" feature.

If you've been after a Echo Dot, then there's no better time to get one than today.

Discover how you can hear Her Majesty's annual musings through your smart speaker - no matter where you are in the world.

Not only can you place a call using the feature, but you can also leave a voice message or send a text-based message.

Considering the amazing bargains on Amazon Echo devices recently, you may well have treated yourself or a loved one to an Echo, Echo Plus or another A...

Show and Tell helps Echo Show and Alexa users who are visually impaired.

Show and Tell, is an Alexa feature designed to help blind and partially sighted people and it's just launched in the UK. It uses the Echo Show's camer...

Amazon has sent emails to customers with Echo devices to tell them that their devices are now updating with Amazon Sidewalk. The email has been sent o...

You've long been able to ask Alexa to buy you things from Amazon. But how do you stop accidental ordering on your Amazon Echo with Alexa?

Amazon's multi-room audio feature lets you play music across multiple Echo devices in your home at the same time. But there are caveats.

Amazon has announed a Project Red version of its nearly-new 4th generation Amazon Echo smart speaker.

Life with your favourite smart assistant and an ever-growing house full of smart home products is getting easier.

Amazon Fire tablets are getting a new menu that will allow you to more easily control Alexa-compatible smart home gadgets.

Bringing more localised or topical information to Alexa

Amazon is discounting a bunch of its own devices for Prime Day 2020, including the Fire TV Recast.

Prime Day discount on Echo Dot bundles.

Stunning deals on Amazon's own Echo Studio and the Echo Dot plus other Echo and Kindle devices.

Use Apple Podcasts? Now you can ask Alexa for them.

If you're worried about your privacy or want to remove a recorded conversation, we have all the details

With Alexa Voice Profiles, Amazon's voice assistant can recognise your voice and personalise responses to all in your house - even the kids. 

You could pay hundreds and perhaps thousands for a smart home security system. Or you could just use the Echo device you already own.

Show 10 features a new brushless motor to seamlessly keep you in frame.

The next-generation of Echo is here.

Amazon is holding a 'Devices and Services' launch event later today. Here's what to expect.

Blink's latest camera is now available at a discount.

More Amazon devices are coming at a virtual event on 24 September.

Third-generation smart speaker now has money off in Amazon's Summer Sale.

Amazon is throwing out some great discounts on its Echo devices during its end of summer sale.

There is a new accessory available for the Amazon Echo Flex that turns it into a clock.

It's the perfect time to get better Wi-Fi for your home, and eero offers a great way in.

Amazon always loves to add new sounds and capabilities to Alexa and it'll now play you various types of atmosphere if you ask it.

Alexa, Amazon's virtual assistant, has an answer for just about everything. And, at the same time, she's loaded with hilarious responses for all sorts