You need to set a pasta timer. What do you do? If your answer involves Alexa, then you’re not alone. A voice assistant can be a useful addition to any home. Not only can they help with cooking ...

The setup guide is highly visual, which is always a perk. To begin, you have to download the Alexa app and sign in. No, you don't need to have a Prime account to use an Amazon smart device (though ...

Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics ...

If things go wrong, you may need to reset your Amazon Echo speaker to get things back on track. Giving Alexa a factory reset shouldn’t happen too often, but, if the smart assistant has backed itself ...

Anyone who's embraced Alexa likely has an Echo product to thank. Since 2014, Amazon's smart speakers and displays have been listening for their wake words, ready to set timers and give you the ...