Smart Home How-Tos
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5 tips to get the most out of your Echo Show 5
By Hunter Fenollol published
The Echo Show 5 is the smallest smart display in Amazon's lineup but it has all the same features. Here are some ingenious ways to use its tools to save time and make your home even smarter.

How to make your Ring Video Doorbell sound spooky this Halloween
By Katie Mortram, Mike Prospero last updated
Halloween is almost here, so why not get into the spirit by setting your Ring Video Doorbell to make spooky chimes?

Your Amazon Echo is also a motion detection security device — here’s how to set it up
By Rachael Phillips published
Your Amazon Echo has a hidden motion sensor feature that allows you to do some pretty cool stuff, from switching on lights to setting alerts for intruders.

How to delete an Alexa profile
By Mike Prospero published
A step-by-step guide on how to remove an Alexa profile from your Amazon account.

How to use Alexa to lower your electricity bill
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's how to use Alexa to lower your electricity bill by incorporating Alexa Routines and Alexa Hunches with your smart home devices.

How to use Philips Hue Sync with your smart lights on PC or Mac
By Anthony Spadafora published
Philips has a free Hue Sync app for PC and Mac that lets you sync your Hue lights with videos, games or music.

How to turn on end-to-end encryption on a Ring Video Doorbell
By Mike Prospero last updated
Don't want anyone else seeing your Ring Video doorbell footage? Here's how to enable end-to-end encryption.

How to trade in Echo devices for Amazon gift cards
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's how to trade in Echo devices for Amazon gift cards and get credit towards brand-new headphones, earbuds and speakers.
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