It's one of our favorite smart plugs because it's almost entirely plug-and-play. It's super simple to set up and then you can control almost anything you plug into it with Alexa voice commands or mobile app

The Amazon product is one of our selections for the best smart plugs on the market. It's an excellent addition for homes that rely on a lot of Alexa-enabled devices

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Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (4-pack) for $37 ($13 off) at Amazon : In my house, we call these the good plugs. The connection is fast and fuss-free and they work with Alexa, Siri, OK Google and via the Kasa app

It's one of our favorite smart plugs because it's almost entirely plug-and-play. It's super simple to set up and then you can control almost anything you plug into it with Alexa voice commands or mobile app

Everything on the list is an investment you won't regret if you ever listen to anything digital those who can afford to hire a string quartet for their kitchen can keep scrolling. Best Black Friday speaker deals under $50 Amazon Echo Pop for $22 (45 percent off): If you're excited about the more conversational and capable Alexa+ but have been holding off for budget reasons, breathe a sigh of relief

Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (4-pack) for $37 ($13 off) at Amazon : In my house, we call these the good plugs. The connection is fast and fuss-free and they work with Alexa, Siri, OK Google and via the Kasa app

Philips' fabric shaver has delivered and then some, and my clothes look much fresher than before. Amazon Smart Plug for $13 (48 percent off): Those who use Alexa often will get the most out of this smart plug

Philips' fabric shaver has delivered and then some, and my clothes look much fresher than before. Amazon Smart Plug for $13 (48 percent off): Those who use Alexa often will get the most out of this smart plug

To that end, this product made our list of the best smart plugs . It's the perfect accessory for those who rely on Alexa to control aspects of the smart home

It delivers rich, detailed and balanced audio that can hang with just about anything else Sonos offers. The speaker supports voice control via Alexa or Sonos Voice Control

Check out the list now to find your new favorite gear. Best Black Friday speaker deals under $50 Amazon Echo Pop for $22 (45 percent off): If you're excited about the more conversational and capable Alexa+ but have been holding off for budget reasons, breathe a sigh of relief

It's one of our favorite smart plugs because it's almost entirely plug-and-play. It's super simple to set up and then you can control almost anything you plug into it with Alexa voice commands or mobile app

Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (4-pack) for $37 ($13 off) at Amazon : In my house, we call these the good plugs. The connection is fast and fuss-free and they work with Alexa, Siri, OK Google and via the Kasa app

The robovac cleans in a matrix grid. It auto-maps your home and supports Google Assistant and Alexa for voice control

Philips' fabric shaver has delivered and then some, and my clothes look much fresher than before. Amazon Smart Plug for $13 (48 percent off): Those who use Alexa often will get the most out of this smart plug

Also available at Walmart . Amazon Smart Plug for $13 (48 percent off): Those who use Alexa often will get the most out of this smart plug

Of course, there are numerous clock faces to choose from. The Spot not only integrates with Amazon's smart assistant Alexa, but it provides access to the newfangled Alexa+

Looking to add a smart speaker to your house so Alexa, Google, or Siri can help you out? Here are the best ones to get.

Weve rounded up our favorite smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.

Also available directly from Anker and at Walmart . Amazon Smart Plug for $13 ($12 off) at Amazon : If you have an Alexa speaker and a lamp this plug will make the two best of friends

The robovac cleans in a matrix grid. It auto-maps your home and supports Google Assistant and Alexa for voice control

To that end, this product made our list of the best smart plugs . It's the perfect accessory for those who rely on Alexa to control aspects of the smart home

Philips' fabric shaver has delivered and then some, and my clothes look much fresher than before. Amazon Smart Plug for $13 (48 percent off): Those who use Alexa often will get the most out of this smart plug

Amazon Black Friday deals include discounts on most of the company's Alexa-enabled devices

One of the more intriguing prospects Amazon revealed at its devices and services event back in September was Alexa Home Theater , a surround sound mode for select Echo speakers

Also available directly from Anker and at Walmart . Amazon Smart Plug for $13 ($12 off) at Amazon : If you have an Alexa speaker and a lamp this plug will make the two best of friends

The robovac cleans in a matrix grid. It auto-maps your home and supports Google Assistant and Alexa for voice control

It delivers rich, detailed and balanced audio that can hang with just about anything else Sonos offers. The speaker supports voice control via Alexa or Sonos Voice Control

To that end, this product made our list of the best smart plugs . It's the perfect accessory for those who rely on Alexa to control aspects of the smart home

Of course, there are numerous clock faces to choose from. The Spot not only integrates with Amazon's smart assistant Alexa, but it provides access to the newfangled Alexa+

Philips' fabric shaver has delivered and then some, and my clothes look much fresher than before. Amazon Smart Plug for $13 (48 percent off): Those who use Alexa often will get the most out of this smart plug

The robovac cleans in a matrix grid. It auto-maps your home and supports Google Assistant and Alexa for voice control

It delivers rich, detailed and balanced audio that can hang with just about anything else Sonos offers. The speaker supports voice control via Alexa or Sonos Voice Control

You can even set them to light up in sync with your music. Alexa and the Google Assistant will let you control them with just your voice (and a smart speaker)

Also available directly from Anker and at Walmart . Amazon Smart Plug for $13 ($12 off) at Amazon : If you have an Alexa speaker and a lamp this plug will make the two best of friends

To that end, this product made our list of the best smart plugs . It's the perfect accessory for those who rely on Alexa to control aspects of the smart home

Also available directly from Anker and at Walmart . Amazon Smart Plug for $13 ($12 off) at Amazon : If you have an Alexa speaker and a lamp this plug will make the two best of friends

You can even set them to light up in sync with your music. Alexa and the Google Assistant will let you control them with just your voice (and a smart speaker)

Of course, there are numerous clock faces to choose from. The Spot not only integrates with Amazon's smart assistant Alexa, but it provides access to the newfangled Alexa+

We named the Blink Mini 2 the best budget pick in our guide to security cameras for 2025 . The tiny squares are easy to set up, work well (and only) with Alexa and deliver suitable (but not ultra high quality) images

When levels of particulates become elevated, the fans switch up to high speed to move more air through until the quality improves. Most smart purifiers also work with voice assistants, so if asking Alexa to turn on your air purifier makes your life easier in some way, you can do so

If you're spending more time fixing your smart home than using it, it could be time to stop relying on the cloud

We surveyed Mashable readers on their favorite smart home devices. Alexa is a winner among smart assistants.

I spent some time with Bowers & Wilkins luxurious Px8 S2 headphones . Reviews contributor James Trew put the Rodecaster Video S through its paces and deputy editor Nathan Ingraham met Alexa+ via the Echo Dot Max

Amazon is in the middle of rolling out Alexa+, the long-awaited, AI-infused update for its voice assistant

Amazon is gradually rolling out its next-generation Alexa assistant within its own product ecosystem, but the latest recipient of Alexa+ is BMW

You can ask the new AI assistant to create specific playlists and even answer your burning music trivia questions

Theres a lot more riding on Amazons latest batch of Echo hardware than usual. After all, these are the first devices arriving alongside Alexa+, the AI-powered revamp of the companys signature voice assistant

Amazon has launched its new and improved AI assistant in the Amazon Music app. From today, anyone signed up to Alexa+ Early Access with the latest version of the app downloaded to their iOS or Android device can start using Amazons reimagined virtual assistant for music discovery and organizing their libraries

Table of contents Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart speakers Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart displays Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart lights Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Security cameras Best smart home gadgets for 2025: IoT gear How to pick the right voice assistant before you buy smart gadgets Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart speakers Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart displays Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart lights Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Security cameras Best smart home gadgets for 2025: IoT gear How to pick the right voice assistant before you buy smart gadgets While plenty of the best smart home devices are platform agnostic, there are some smart speakers and smart displays in particular that require you to choose your voice control assistant. Currently, that means deciding if youll use the Google Assistant or Amazons Alexa on a regular basis (Ill address Siri in a moment.) Theyre both compatible with various smart home tech products from light switches and bulbs to robot vacuums, but there are certain devices that work best with either Google or Amazon

The Blink Mini 2 is our pick for the best budget security camera . It's easy to set up and it integrates neatly into the Alexa smart home ecosystem