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 see and delete Alexa's recordings of you
By Henry T. Casey, Mike Prospero last updated
With police asking Amazon to turn over data sent from an Alexa-powered Echo speaker, here's how to manage your Alexa history and recordings.
How to connect and use Alexa on your Samsung smart TV
By Brian Westover last updated
Want more voice control? Here's how to connect to Alexa on a Samsung TV.
How to turn off Google Assistant
By Robert Irvine last updated
Here’s how to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or smart speaker.
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.
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