<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Amazon-alexa ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/amazon-alexa Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:45:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I tested Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 with Alexa+ — here’s how it stacks up to its predecessor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/echo-show-8-4th-gen-vs-echo-show-8-3rd-gen NoW6VyeDD7qeu4VXTYeepB Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:45:00 +0000 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:24:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I added this $29 smart sensor to my mailbox and it's one of my favorite home upgrades ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/i-added-this-usd29-smart-sensor-to-my-mailbox-and-its-one-of-my-favorite-home-upgrades-ever V7Q36LiwsmCHPnCGhEGpkZ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Obnoxious full-screen ads are making the Amazon Echo Show useless — here's how to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/obnoxious-full-screen-ads-are-making-the-amazon-echo-show-useless-heres-how-to-fix-it 3CAvAVErMpMNmK6rF59E9Z Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:13:01 +0000 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:13:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon is giving away free Alexa+ early access — here's how to sign up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/amazon-is-giving-away-free-alexa-early-access-heres-how-to-sign-up hGMAqCq5L2MchiE8wjHB7f Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I had a Google Nest Mini and an Amazon Echo 3rd Gen while I was at college - and this smart speaker is the clear winner for your dorm ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-had-a-google-nest-mini-and-an-amazon-echo-3rd-gen-while-i-was-at-college-and-this-smart-speaker-is-the-clear-winner-for-your-dorm 9ygD6g72PvNx4Nhmisb7BW Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:57:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Echo Show Prime Day deals — I found 4 deals with up to 40% off, and one even has early access to Alexa+ ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/amazon-echo-prime-day-deals-i-found-4-deals-with-up-to-40-percent-off-and-one-even-has-early-access-to-alexa kAcezh4MgoP8UpKP6P7FyQ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:26:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can get Alexa+ early — here’s how to sign up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/you-can-get-alexa-early-heres-how-to-sign-up jXZYoiy5JKj52LSQSfcbEn Sat, 01 Mar 2025 19:07:08 +0000 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 19:07:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa+ devices — here's the gadgets that will (and won't) work ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/alexa-plus-supported-devices rtD5DPMGvVJ6UwQSmhF2db Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:10 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:39:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa Plus just gave your smart home a major upgrade — here's all the new features ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/alexa-plus-just-gave-your-smart-home-a-major-upgrade-heres-all-the-new-features qB4XZusirhYNuyDD2Tb5wF Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:14:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Alexa Plus event — all the big announcements and new AI features ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/live/amazon-alexa-event-live-last-minute-amazon-devices-rumors-and-all-the-big-news-as-it-happens ZbGomQy6jn3E2eg5GgFmM Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:59:08 +0000 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:05:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to create voice commands for Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/how-to-create-voice-commands-for-your-smart-assistant UP8zmWBAjnsFsNx3efvRpK Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Alexa and devices February 26 event: here’s what to expect ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/amazon-february-devices-event-what-to-expect 8CDKgAm9je8UNKZRyRL2x7 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:00:10 +0000 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:09:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon’s AI-enhanced Alexa reportedly delayed again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/amazons-ai-enhanced-alexa-reportedly-delayed-again X7VqM6BGY2ATvWZASnd4vU Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:25:27 +0000 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:38:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon announces Alexa event on February 26 — what we expect to see ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/amazon-announces-alexa-event-on-february-26-what-we-expect-to-see jQHZ9rfPGHnJLR3oEGed3H Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:25:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ This smart display has earned a permanent spot on my desk — and it’s 50% off right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/this-smart-display-has-earned-a-permanent-place-on-my-desk-and-its-50-percent-off-right-now VfrzzbiRS72hQGvzQqxv9o Sat, 04 Jan 2025 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, Apple won’t make you talk to your next Magic Mouse — and that’s a huge relief ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/no-apple-wont-make-you-talk-to-your-next-magic-mouse-and-thats-a-huge-relief jMeJUscR57wesQFcQHSb9N Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:34:46 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can use your Alexa as a Bluetooth speaker — here’s how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/you-can-use-your-alexa-as-a-bluetooth-speaker-heres-how RQ7uZbfGemDbtP3YBzEUZe Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:15:00 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:03:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Echo Show 15 vs Echo Show 21: which wall-mountable smart display should you buy? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/echo-show-15-vs-echo-show-21 RvsnZS2xtdcqyWyeur3D7T Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:03:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon wants to make Alexa an AI powerhouse — new report reveals its desperate struggle to keep up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/amazon-wants-to-make-alexa-an-ai-powerhouse-new-report-reveals-its-desperate-struggle-to-keep-up FuVvNaaD6zTJwqZoVMeJcF Fri, 01 Nov 2024 23:13:57 +0000 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:33:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave my mailbox this smart upgrade and now it’s on sale for the first time ever for Prime Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/i-gave-my-mailbox-this-smart-upgrade-and-now-its-on-sale-for-the-first-time-ever-for-prime-day WqMW4rt6vFAA5fcinAzm3R Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:24:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Prime Day smart speaker deals — don't miss up to $100 off Alexa, Sonos, and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/prime-day-smart-speaker-deals-dont-miss-up-to-usd100-off-alexa-sonos-and-more y25yuHcPeiTgz5dFBFAypD Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:36:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon's $20 Echo Pop, smart plug and Christmas tree bundle could be the best smart home deal of Prime Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/amazons-usd20-echo-pop-smart-plug-and-christmas-tree-bundle-could-be-the-best-smart-home-deal-of-prime-day a9pFtTyXybnqVLP64XEb2H Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:42:14 +0000 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:48:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon's budget home security system has landed in Australia ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-security/amazon-s-budget-home-security-system-has-landed-in-australia NMudk4b7EgfDrDTEJksTrd Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:39:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our favorite Alexa speaker just dropped to $30 at Amazon — plus get a free smart bulb ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/our-favorite-alexa-speaker-just-dropped-to-dollar30-at-amazon-plus-get-a-free-smart-bulb QD49k5MFhaEQaYVeSnQxrB Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:50:38 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:35:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Alexa returns in October with new AI features — but there's a catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/amazon-alexa-returns-in-october-with-new-ai-features-but-theres-a-catch rqh4dYzDhwAyPhFHuNbh4P Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:14:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon is losing billions of dollars on Alexa and Echo. Here’s 3 ways it can turn things around. ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/amazon-is-losing-billions-of-dollars-on-alexa-and-echo-heres-3-ways-it-can-turn-things-around wyUY579LqtxQfyHTUEArJc Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can't buy the Echo Dot with Clock on Amazon — and that's a big mistake ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/you-cant-buy-the-echo-dot-with-clock-on-amazon-and-thats-a-big-mistake C49gyspcfmgqBkrCmTLvCS Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:15:16 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:24:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Echo Spot vs Echo Dot: Which Amazon smart speaker wins? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/echo-spot-vs-echo-dot-which-amazon-smart-speaker-wins Nwt3NbPBYwX6mzsKFgHdzn Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Echo Spot review: Smart speaker leveled up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/amazon-echo-spot-review ig27buuBvHDpbmqa8DKJib Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:55:23 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:27:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon reveals brand new Echo Spot — and it's already discounted for Prime Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/amazon-reveals-brand-new-echo-spot-and-its-already-discounted-for-prime-day LNQiw46NarnQ3Lz5oPpQbU Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:13:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Remarkable' Alexa with AI could cost $5 to $10 a month — here's what it will do ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/remarkable-alexa-with-ai-could-cost-dollar5-to-dollar10-a-month-heres-what-it-could-do hUKV3pdn3nXEQZNfG53buW Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:47:46 +0000 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:52:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never thought I would miss my smart home until I started traveling again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/i-never-thought-i-would-miss-my-smart-home-until-i-started-traveling-again QTau42tbCQNWtwncTPWjx7 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:00:20 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:46:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hey Alexa, catch up — Amazon is reportedly struggling with a new generation of AI features ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/hey-alexa-catch-up-amazon-is-reportedly-struggling-with-a-new-generation-of-ai-features mKABthpAy9Bs49qbF8Wt7k Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:39:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tapo vs Wyze: Which budget security camera wins? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/tapo-vs-wyze-which-budget-security-camera-wins ZTs9HE2kMmJbfxTErN5qBM Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fire TV's new AI feature makes finding stuff to watch even easier — here's how it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/fire-tvs-new-ai-feature-makes-finding-stuff-to-watch-even-easier-heres-how-it-works d6uGtKcPrL9t59g9tW2ukB Thu, 30 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon could turn Alexa into an AI chatbot — but you may need to pay for it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/amazon-could-turn-alexa-into-an-ai-chatbot-but-you-may-need-to-pay-for-it 4rcSXgzbYwb7UuojF7XuMV Thu, 23 May 2024 11:49:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Echo Show 5 turned out to be the perfect tiny smart display for my desk after all ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/the-echo-show-5-turned-out-to-be-the-perfect-tiny-smart-display-for-my-desk-after-all 5c2oeay4zGCysjFCsuHai4 Sun, 12 May 2024 06:30:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smart plugs are great — except for this one thing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/smart-plugs-are-great-except-for-this-one-thing 3Q6XfJynTKXdEJnCeGGY8F Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Score! This Alexa speaker just dropped to $22 at Amazon — plus get a free smart bulb ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/score-this-alexa-speaker-just-dropped-to-dollar22-at-amazon-plus-get-a-free-smart-bulb tSELfUnwQHPi5hQY2qQmsL Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:51:06 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:35:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Amazon's Smart Air Quality Monitor and now I'm breathing easier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/i-tested-amazons-smart-air-quality-monitor-and-now-im-breathing-easier 5HJGKcyecWqrhNeaqMTGCb Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:30:37 +0000 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:07:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ I bought this $30 accessory and it completely changed how I use the Echo Show 15 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/i-bought-this-dollar30-accessory-and-it-completely-transformed-how-i-use-the-echo-show-15 2xJe6jhvYFtpawhDmYooyk Sun, 07 Apr 2024 07:31:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dust off your Echo — 5 ways Alexa can help your spring cleaning ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/dust-off-your-echo-5-ways-alexa-can-help-your-spring-cleaning otm9v7CQgKovKWo7wuRyHT Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wyze Cam v4 vs Blink Mini 2 — which budget security camera wins? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/wyze-cam-v4-vs-blink-mini-2-which-budget-security-camera-wins j6tYkW5aaBPxZfhdHYD2gc Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Echo Hub vs. Echo Show 8: Which smart display is best for you? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/amazon-echo-hub-vs-echo-show-8-which-smart-display-is-best-for-you KBPDX2vguY7FVAr3kVHCqS Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Echo Hub review: A great Alexa smart home controller ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/amazon-echo-hub-review W463W9p2Uv2PKWbm3x6pGM Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:37:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can Amazon Alexa call 911? How to use Alexa in emergencies ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/can-amazon-alexa-call-911-how-to-use-alexa-in-emergencies iJvBtJB5XRmWG54GbHb9QY Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa can detect your baby crying and lull them back to sleep — how to set it up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/how-to-alexa-echo-play-lullaby-baby-crying ezj2p4kpCTGm5xCDfJoQyF Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:30:43 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:36:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Say goodbye to Google Assistant on Samsung TVs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/say-goodbye-to-google-assistant-on-samsung-tvs ThiUqqFio5HKsmdiujQwGj Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:20:47 +0000 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:36:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon is launching Alexa Plus with ChatGPT-style features — but it might cost you ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/amazon-is-launching-alexa-plus-with-chatgpt-style-features-but-it-might-cost-you UxDTAUiH7jMqUTjsywMqyJ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:18:50 +0000 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:49:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the new AI music Alexa skill and it made a song from my voice prompt — here's how it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/i-tried-the-new-ai-music-alexa-skill-and-it-made-a-song-from-my-voice-prompt-heres-how-it-works SPdWZydcLuWSt3es6dDbhZ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:30:05 +0000