Amazon's Alexa is one of the most popular smart home systems on the planet. The relatively cheap smart speakers and displays make it an affordable solution, and it's fairly simple to set up and use.

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Geofencing with Amazon Alexa routines allows you to automate various smart home tasks based on your location, enhancing your home's convenience and efficiency. Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting ...

Smart plugs, smart bulbs, and Echo speakers—I've had all of it for years. And for most of that time, I treated the whole setup like a glorified light switch that responded to my voice. Even after ...