We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've been meaning to make your home smarter, one of the easiest ways to do so is by using a voice assistant like Amazon Alexa.

You can use Alexa Care Hub on Alexa-enabled devices to stay in closer contact with anyone who needs extra care or monitoring.

Find out how to use your Echo speaker to play scary sounds, tell ghost stories, and entertain trick-or-treaters this Halloween.