The Verge

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Hunches — which are part of Amazon’s broader Alexa smart home platform — are AI-driven decisions that use data from your Alexa smart home to decide what to do with your temperature. These functions are available to any smart thermostat that works with Alexa, but you will not find one as inexpensive as this one. So, tradeoffs.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The new Show is the first smart display that can follow you around Since its inception in 2015, Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant has always been a disembodied digital form trapped in a box of electronics. Alexa behaves in the same way on all of them: you ask it to do something, then it provides a polite response and does that thing.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Alexa Top Sites :: alexa.com/topsites. A search engine that “knows millions of things” about people, places, and history, Qwiki takes the information from your Wikipedia Page and converts it into a more visual format complete with audio, video, digital photography, and the ability to “Improve This Qwiki.”

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JUNE 29, 2020

It does not work with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, at least not as of the time I’m publishing this review. Photography by Dan Seifert / The Verge. The only smart home platform that the Level Lock works with is Apple’s HomeKit, and you need to have a HomeKit hub (such as an Apple TV, HomePod, or iPad) set up in your home to use it.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

And you also get a newer Alexa voice remote in the box with app shortcuts and a handy shortcut to live TV programming. Amazon bundles the latest version of its Alexa voice remote with the new streaming stick. You’ve still got to press and hold the Alexa button for voice searches or smart home commands.

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The Verge

JULY 8, 2021

The lights support Google Assistant and Alexa out of the box. Photography by Thomas Ricker / The Verge. Govee Immersion can be controlled with the Govee Home app over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. There’s also a dedicated control module that sits in line with the LED strip on the back of the TV (using more 3M tape).

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JUNE 3, 2012

Alexa Top Sites :: alexa.com/topsites. A search engine that “knows millions of things” about people, places, and history, Qwiki takes the information from your Wikipedia Page and converts it into a more visual format complete with audio, video, digital photography, and the ability to “Improve This Qwiki.”

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

So, if you are running an Amazon Alexa or Apple HomeKit smart home, you should look at Ring, Eufy, Arlo or Netatmo’s Smart Outdoor Camera. These all work with Alexa, and the Netatmo and Arlo also work with HomeKit. Photography by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

In my experience, Siri is typically faster to respond and do something than either Alexa or the Google Assistant, whether that’s to play music, answer a question, or control a smart home device. Either way, it’s nice to see Siri catch up to something that Alexa and the Google Assistant have offered for years. HomePod mini Smart home.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

A single press takes you back to the home screen, a long press can be programmed to open your favorite app (by default it opens Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant), and a double-press will open a shortcut to your four favorite apps. Photography by Brent Rose for The Verge. Yeah, I do.

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The Verge

JUNE 8, 2021

Still the best Alexa smart display Amazon’s midsize Echo Show 8 is the best smart display in its lineup. You can use the Echo Show for video calls to the Alexa app on phones or other Echo Show devices, or you can join Skype, Zoom, or Amazon’s Chime calls from it. You can still block the camera’s view with a physical shutter.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

You attach a Micro USB cable to it for power, toss some batteries in the Alexa voice remote, and you’re off and running. Voice searches with the Alexa remote were similarly quick, whether I was searching for a certain show or asking about the weather. Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Unsurprisingly, Ring integrates very well with Amazon’s Alexa, and can be set as the default security system for Alexa Guard , which turns your Echo speakers into security sensors that can listen for the sound of glass breaking or smoke alarms going off. Ring’s sensors can be used as triggers for Alexa Routines.

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AUGUST 27, 2012

Alexa Top Sites :: alexa.com/topsites. A search engine that “knows millions of things” about people, places, and history, Qwiki takes the information from your Wikipedia Page and converts it into a more visual format complete with audio, video, digital photography, and the ability to “Improve This Qwiki.”

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

The 3rd Gen model , released in 2018, has proven to be an excellent little smart speaker, and with Amazon’s frequent and aggressive sales, you can pick one up for a song, making it easy to put the Alexa voice assistant in every room of your home. Photography by Dan Seifert / The Verge.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The 4K streamer offers everything HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10), as well as Dolby Atmos sound, access to all major streaming apps, and an Alexa-enabled remote that lets you issue commands without having to shout across your living room. As far as specs go, the last-gen Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K checks all the boxes.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 15, 2021

There’s also Wi-Fi for including the backlighting into your smart home, with baked-in support for both Alexa and Google Assistant. Photography by Thomas Ricker / The Verge. Once installed, the Immersion lighting is configured in the Govee Home app over Bluetooth. In fact, the older $79.99 Immersion Kit is on sale right now for $67.99

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

Alexa Top Sites :: alexa.com/topsites. A search engine that “knows millions of things” about people, places, and history, Qwiki takes the information from your Wikipedia Page and converts it into a more visual format complete with audio, video, digital photography, and the ability to “Improve This Qwiki.”

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The Verge

JANUARY 6, 2021

Yes, that mic can also be used for Google Assistant or Alexa — and it can be disabled if you don’t want it on.). Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge. A new “SpaceFit Sound” feature that uses a built-in mic on these TVs to analyze a room’s acoustics and automatically apply the best audio settings.

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MARCH 8, 2013

Alexa Top Sites :: alexa.com/topsites. A search engine that “knows millions of things” about people, places, and history, Qwiki takes the information from your Wikipedia Page and converts it into a more visual format complete with audio, video, digital photography, and the ability to “Improve This Qwiki.”

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The Verge

APRIL 6, 2021

There are four buttons: play / pause, two for track controls, and a microphone button for enabling or muting the built-in microphones that are used for voice assistant commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. You can use either Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant with the built-in mics. Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The recent software updates even brought with it a unique blast from the analog photography past, resurrecting Hasselblad’s XPan double-wide frame as a new shooting mode on the OnePlus 9 Pro. It’s certainly a unique way to shoot with a smartphone and with a fun lineage. Read our review.

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The Verge

APRIL 19, 2021

Don’t expect Roku’s voice platform to be a replacement for the Google Assistant or Alexa, though. And Amazon still requires you to press and hold the mic button for Alexa commands; there’s no hands-free option. Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge. You can ask it what the time is, but it can’t give you the weather.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 14, 2021

To add voice controls to your Sonos system, you’ll either need one of the company’s voice-enabled speakers or to set up Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant if you already own a compatible device. Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge. Ikea and Sonos say the second-generation Symfonisk lamp has a totally redesigned acoustic architecture.

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The Verge

APRIL 4, 2021

It ships with Amazon’s Alexa built-in, though it requires activation before you can use the service. Photography by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge. It’s most beneficial for productivity (you see more info at once, so less scrolling is necessary), but you’ll have black letterboxing for most full-screen videos you watch.

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The Verge

JUNE 8, 2021

The Aqara M2 smart home hub officially launches in the US today , making it the ideal time to take a deeper look at the company’s inventory of inexpensive smart home devices that work with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. Photography by Thomas Ricker / The Verge. And really, what more can you ask for?

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Unlike previous Jabra earbuds, the 85ts no longer offer Amazon Alexa as a voice assistant. Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge. I barely ever took advantage of this option, and seeing as it’s now gone, I’m guessing that was true of most people. If the AirPods Pro don’t meet your needs, it’s hard to go wrong with the Jabra Elite 85t.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge. The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a very safe evolution of one of the company’s bestselling products, and it delivers on the improvements that were needed like Dolby Vision. If your Roku is feeling sluggish or can’t get the most from your new 4K HDR TV, it’s a fine time to upgrade.

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The Verge

MARCH 31, 2022

On the compatibility front, the Lines offer support for Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant, so you can play these scenes either by touching a button in the app or issuing a voice command. They even support Thread, meaning they’ll be able to integrate with the new Matter standard when it launches in the fall.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Jabra supports Amazon Alexa in addition to Siri or Google Assistant.) Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge. You’re also stuck with the default controls, though there’s not much I’d want to change about them. The right earbud handles audio controls, while the left summons your preferred voice assistant. And they’ve got a nice click.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Both of these requests are handled by Alexa on an Echo speaker with no issue. Photography by Dan Seifert / The Verge. The Nest Audio also stumbled when asking for specific playlists from my Spotify account. Google says it is looking into this issue but didn’t have a resolution available in time for publication.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Photo Illustration by Alex Castro | Photography by Spotify. The company wants to be at the center of creator monetization Spotify hosted an event on Monday to discuss its ambitions in audio, and one message came through loud and clear: the company wants to play a major role in helping creators make money.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

Bluetooth and a 3.5mm aux port really aren’t going to cut it for this much scratch, so you also get Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, plus the option to integrate the HT-A7000 with your Google Home or Amazon Alexa systems. Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge. This is a soundbar that truly does everything.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The old Nest cameras worked with Amazon Alexa and, more recently, SmartThings, but these are Google only. Photography by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge. There is an option to only get notified when the camera is on and no one is home, which helps a bit, but scheduling doesn’t feel like a big ask.

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JUNE 3, 2012

Alexa Top Sites :: alexa.com/topsites. A search engine that “knows millions of things” about people, places, and history, Qwiki takes the information from your Wikipedia Page and converts it into a more visual format complete with audio, video, digital photography, and the ability to “Improve This Qwiki.”

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JULY 8, 2021

There are four microphones embedded into the top edge of the display enclosure, and a light underneath the trackpad will illuminate blue when you summon Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant with the wake word (if you choose to install the app, otherwise it does nothing). Photography by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge. pounds, to be precise).

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The Verge

MARCH 8, 2021

The Circle View also doesn’t work with Amazon Alexa or Google Home, so forget about hearing chimes through an Amazon Echo or viewing the video feed on a Home Hub. Photography by Dan Seifert / The Verge. There’s no way for them to get alerts on their phone when the bell is rung or to view the video feed.

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