The Alexa app can be downloaded on your iPhone and used with or without an Amazon smart speaker.

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Setting up routines or automations is half the reason to get into smart hubs and assistants. Every major hub, from SmartThings to Alexa, lets you create routines, in which you use triggers to cause ...

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Search for Amazon Alexa and you should see the Ask Alexa widget. If you don't, open the Alexa app and let it run in the background for this step. To use the Ask Alexa widget, simply tap the widget and ...

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 ...

To play Apple Music on your Alexa speaker, connect Apple Music to the Alexa app on your mobile device.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Alexa, Amazon's voice assistant, is easy to use, and works great on all of the company's Echo speakers. You don't need to buy one of their speakers to ...

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