Smart Home How-Tos
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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.

This simple trick will speed up Google Assistant — and it's rolling out now
By Rory Mellon published
A new feature is rolling out that will help you speed up Google Assistant on your Android devices — here's how to perform it.

How to set up package detection on a Ring Video Doorbell
By Mike Prospero published
How to set up package detection with a Ring Video Doorbell.

How to turn on Alexa's male voice
By Kris Holt published
Amazon has rolled out a default masculine voice for Alexa for the first time. The company also added a new wake word, Ziggy. Here’s how to use them.

How to get Alexa celebrity voices: Melissa McCarthy, Shaquille O’Neal and more
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's how to get celebrity voices for Alexa, including Melissa McCarthy, Shaquille O’Neal and more.

How to change Alexa’s voice
By James Archer published
Bored of your digital assistant's default accent? Here's how to change Alexa's voice and even add support for different languages

How to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi
By James Archer published
Alexa-powered smart devices, like the Amazon Echo, need an Internet connection. Here’s how to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi, quickly and easily.

How to set up the Amazon Echo
By James Archer published
Here's how to set up the Amazon Echo for voice commands, location features and music streaming.
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