Amazon Alexa is flexible and compatible with many smart home devices but can be clunky and has no native smartphone support.

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Hey everyone, diving into smart homes cab be tough! If you want to control your home with just your voice, whether it’s dimming the lights, playing music, or keeping your place warm, picking the right ...

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For me, Alexa wins for smart home hands down. The amount of smart devices that Amazon creates and are compatible with is far greater than Google Assistant and the automation and schedules are more ...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has finalized the Matter 1.4 spec, releasing it to accessory makers and platforms like ...

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