Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Amazon’s voice assistant and smart hub, known as Alexa, has gained serious traction. Having support for Thread and Matter means it supports a huge ecosystem of other smart device brand; and Amazon’s ...

Amazon Echo speakers are some of the best smart speakers you can buy. You can unlock features such as listening to music, asking questions, and controlling other smart home devices (via Alexa). Using ...

Rachit is a Features Writer at AndroidPolice. He has been covering the tech landscape for the past seven years and loves to help people figure out their devices and get the most out of them. He is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Our homes are getting smarter in a big way. Thanks to inexpensive smart devices like light bulbs, plugs, and even watering systems for your ...

Amazon is joining in on the latest smart home protocol with support for Thread coming to its fourth-gen Echo smart speaker, bringing it in-line with Apple’s HomePod mini and more. The latest update ...

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