Latest Amazon smart home news

You can now buy the Ring Stick Up Cam cameras in the UK, with the Wired model available now and the Battery version coming soon.... Read more

The (RED) Echo is back! And it's on sale for Black Friday exclusively at Amazon.... Read more

Amazon has launched Alexa Skill Blueprints in the UK, enabling you to create and customise your own Alexa skills. No coding is required.... Read more

Amazon has opened up its Alexa platform so that anyone - and we mean absolutely anyone - can create a custom Alexa skill.... Read more

Amazon will ship the Echo Input from 12 December. It adds Alexa to any speaker you have around the house.... Read more

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... Read more

The Amazon Echo is great, but there are some software cracks starting to appear... Read more

Amazon is pushing the Echo and Echo Dot hard in a bid to dominate the connected home market before too many players - like Google - can catch up.The Amazon... Read more

We suspect the feature will come in handy for parents who want to use Alexa without waking a sleeping partner or baby in the evening.... Read more

From an updated Echo Show with a gorgeous 10-inch HD screen to an Echo Wall Clock (seriously), no stone was left unturned.... Read more

Amazon Fire TV Recast will let you send recorded TV to a different device.... Read more

Amazon is rattling off updates to Echo devices at a surprise event in Seattle, where it's now announcing a new and improved Echo Show.... Read more

Amazon is announcing probably 70 new devices right now at a surprise event in Seattle, including an Alexa-enabled wall clock and microwave.... Read more

Primarily lets you schedule times to turn devices on and off, use Alexa for voice control, and control devices when you're away from home... Read more

Perhaps the most interesting part of this new Echo Plus model is that it includes a built-in temperature sensor.... Read more

The Amazon Echo Sub is designed to deliver down-firing, 100W deep bass sound through a woofer. It can be paired with an Echo or Echo Plus.... Read more

Dubbed the "all-new Echo Dot", the new model comes with sound improvements and a fresh design.... Read more

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

Amazon is going to be offering its own Smart Plug, letting you add Alexa voice control to any plug socket.... Read more

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.... Read more

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.... Read more

Amazon Echo is one of a range of hands-free speakers and devices that can be controlled with your voice. The voice-controlled Amazon "personal assistant"... Read more

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?... Read more

Amazon is developing an entire new range of Alexa-powered smart home devices. To be clear, these likely won't be new Echo speakers.... Read more

Amazon is apparently being investigated over claims that its next-day Prime delivery service doesn't actually deliver "unlimited one-day delivery". That's... Read more

Amazon has finally given Alexa equaliser features. That means you'll be able to adjust EQ settings with commands like “Alexa, increase the bass.”... Read more

Tap to Alexa lets owners of the Echo Show tap on the device's touchscreen to access shortcuts to popular Alexa features, like the weather and timers.... Read more

Users who are deaf or hard of hearing can now see Alexa captions on their Echo Show or Echo Spot.... Read more

Amazon's Prime Day is finally here. Use these tips to make sure you get the best deals... Read more

"Alexa, tell everyone it's time to go!" Wouldn't it be nice if Alexa could help you hurry your family along or maybe announce that dinner is ready?... Read more

Your Amazon Echo or Alexa wake word is what your Amazon Alexa device listens out for before it bursts into action.... Read more

Whether you have an Echo speaker or an Echo with a screen, you can set up Drop In to communicate between your devices.... Read more

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?... Read more

Echo Look is one of the newest additions to Amazon's line of Echo-branded devices, and it's also one of the quirkiest.Each Echo device has a different... Read more

Alexa has made another move into home entertainment with the launch of When In Rome, a board game that's powered by Amazon's digital assistant.... Read more

Alexa for Hospitality is a version of Alexa now being rolled out to hotels. It provides you with a new way to access hotel services and amenities.... Read more

Amazon has a new Echo accessory that turns your Echo speaker into a voice-controlled speakerphone: the Echo Connect.Before it came along, you could only... Read more

Ring has announced when you can buy its full home security system for those that want to ensure their house is protected both inside and out. The system,... Read more

The World Cup starts tomorrow and the virtual assistants are getting on board! As well as being able to ask Siri or Google Assistant about facts, fixtures... Read more

Amazon Alexa made headlines today for appearing to violate a user's privacy by recording her conversation without consent.Worse yet, Amazon's assistant... Read more

Soon, you might be able to ask, "Alexa, am I sick?", and then possibly share your sensitive health data, such as symptoms, to your doctor.According to... Read more

Door hardware maker Schlage is fullly embracing Alexa with new voice-controlled skills.It has announced the Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt and Schlage Connect... Read more

Amazon is launching a new version of the Echo Dot that is more expensive but will be tailored specifically for use by children.Among other cool child-friendly... Read more

Have you ever had a package stolen from your doorstep?It can happen to anyone. There's not much you can do when you've ordered something to be delivered... Read more

Does Amazon want to make Rosey the robot a reality?It is reportedly developing a home robot - and we can't help but think about The Jetsons. According... Read more

Amazon has knocked money off some of its own top tier devices for customers with Amazon Prime membership.Prime members in the UK can get £30 off a Kindle... Read more

Today is National Tea Day and as usual on such occasions, Alexa has been in touch to let us know that we could all make better cups of tea if only we would... Read more

Amazon Alexa is fun to use... when she can hear you.If you own an Echo device, especially one of the original models, you've likely noticed that Alexa... Read more

Amazon has finalised its purchase of Ring, a maker of smart doorbells and outdoor security cameras, and as a result, it's cutting some prices.The first-generation... Read more

Amazon is constantly adding new features to its Alexa voice assistant, and the latest is the ability to create playlists.You will now be able to ask Alexa... Read more