Credit: wi-fi alliance Lennar's partnership with Amazon brings a new wrinkle to the idea of a smart home, with Alexa included even before move-in and the homes optimized for smart appliances.

First, plug in your Echo Dot or other Alexa device and follow the on-screen prompts to connect it to your Wi-Fi network. Next ...

Learn more about how we select deals. TL;DR: The Alexa-equipped Netgear Orbi Voice Whole Home Mesh WiFi System is on sale on Amazon for $215.11 as of March 5. It normally retails for $349.99 ...

Amazon Echo products aside, the Alexa voice assistant is compatible with numerous other devices. The full list includes smart home products such as wireless security cameras, smart light bulbs and ...

Here’s how it works. Siri might have been the original voice assistant but Amazon’s Alexa was the first to break free from the confines of a smartphone, so if you’re in the market for a smart speaker ...

The best Alexa speakers let you interact with Amazon's smart assistant and control devices with voice commands from around your home. Many of the best options are directly from Amazon, but some ...