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How to use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera

By Alistair Charlton last updated 28 June 24

We show you how to use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera so that you can keep an eye on your place when you're out and about

Echo Spot vs Echo Pop: which smart speaker deal is the best one to buy before Prime Day ends?

By Rowan Davies published 8 October 25

Both are simple devices, but these are the things you need to consider before adding to your basket this Prime Day.

You can get a free smart light bulb when you buy an Amazon Echo speaker this Black Friday - here's how

By Cat Ellis published 26 November 24

Pick up the Amazon Echo Pop for less than half price, and get a color-changing smart bulb thrown in gratis.

Echo Spot (2017) vs Echo Spot (2024): how do the old and new Amazon Alexa smart speakers compare?

By David Nield published 15 July 24

See how the new Echo Spot stacks up against the old (and now discontinued) Echo Spot in our comprehensive guide.

Amazon's new Echo Show 21 is its biggest-ever smart display – and has an upgraded Echo Show 15 sibling

By Mark Wilson published 20 November 24

Amazon has launched two new, wall-mountable Echo Show smart displays – including a huge one with a 21-inch screen.

Buying an Echo Dot 5th gen this Amazon Prime Day? Here are 5 must-have accessories

By Rowan Davies published 8 October 24

It's Amazon Prime Day, and if you already bagged yourself an Echo Dot 5th gen, here are 5 deals on accessories to take your smart speaker setup to the next level.

The Echo Dot Max is the Alexa+ speaker I’ve always dreamed of – but these 3 features would make it even better

By Rowan Davies published 1 October 25

Finally, we have a flagship Alexa+ speaker, and I'm really impressed. It just needs three more features to make it an unstoppable smart speaker.

Amazon's Echo Spot is back with a fresh design and an improved display

By Jacob Krol published 8 July 24

Amazon's Echo Spot is back with a refreshed design and an improved screen that sports custom visuals for popular features like the weather, alarms, and music playback.

'The vision for these products is really that they are purpose-built for Alexa+.' An Amazon exec talks about its new hardware and unlocking Alexa's superpowers

By Lance Ulanoff published 1 October 25

Amazon's head of Alexa and Echo talks about the AI in its new purpose-built devices, and the user learning curve.

The best smart speaker for students is at its lowest-ever price right now, and Prime Day hasn't even started yet

By Josephine Watson last updated 7 July 25

The Amazon Echo Spot is a fantastic nightstand companion, and now it's at a fantastic price too

The best early Prime Day deal so far: a Blink Video Doorbell + Amazon Echo Pop for $35

By Jessica Reyes published 27 June 24

In a huge bargain, the Blink Video Doorbell and Amazon Echo Pop are on sale for nearly 70% off ahead of Prime Day.

New Echos and Kindles are coming tomorrow – 5 things to expect from Amazon's big 2025 hardware launch

By Mark Wilson last updated 29 September 25

Amazon has shared an invite for a major product launch on September 30 – here's what we think is coming based on its revealing teaser.

Prime Day’s nearly over, but you can still save on an Echo Show and get Alexa+ early

By Jacob Krol published 12 July 25

For Prime Day 2025, you can save on the Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8, plus score Alexa+ early access.

I love my 10-year-old Echo and am terrified Amazon's new Alexa is gonna brick it

By Lance Ulanoff published 25 February 25

Alexa is about to get a huge update and that might have consequences for all the original Echos.

Upgrade your smart home with Amazon's Prime Day deals – 17 unmissable offers on Echo speakers, video doorbells, and more

By Rowan Davies published 10 July 25

Amazon is stacked with deals across its smart home products from Echo speakers, to video doorbells, and even Philips smart lighting.

The new Echo Show looks stunning, and it feels like Amazon’s most high-end smart display yet

By Jacob Krol published 30 September 25

Amazon's next-gen Echo Show 8 and entirely new Echo Show 11 finally step up the looks to match the smarts of Alexa+ – here's our early first impressions.

7 things you should know before buying an Echo speaker – don't make the same mistakes I did

By Josephine Watson last updated 9 July 25

There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.

11 things Amazon announced at its big September 2025 event

By Mark Wilson published 30 September 25

Amazon just announced a lengthy list of new gadgets for us to put on our Christmas lists – here's the full list of announcements.

One of our best Amazon Alexa speakers is over a third off in the early Prime Day sale – and I’m seriously thinking of upgrading

By Rowan Davies published 3 July 25

The most affordable Alexa speaker just got cheaper

Alexa too loud? How to use Whisper Mode on an Amazon Echo

By Josephine Watson last updated 27 December 24

Whether you've got a late night query or just enjoy some peace and quiet, Alexa's Whisper Mode can be a real boon.

Amazon Alexa event as it happened - Alexa+ subscription service officially announced with ample AI features

By Josephine Watson last updated 26 February 25

Amazon has sent out Alexa-themed invites for the February 26 event. Read our beat-by-beat breakdown of the event as we react to the news.

The four-star Amazon Echo Buds are a huge 71% off for October Prime Day

By Jennifer Allen published 6 October 25

The Amazon Echo Buds are down to a record-low price right now as part of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale

Amazon's goal is to put an Echo screen in everyone’s house

By Jacob Krol published 27 February 25

Even though much of the focus at Amazon's Feb. 26 event was on Alexa+, the Echo Show was front and center pushing the idea that you'll want a smart screen in your house.

24 smart home gifts to check off your Christmas list – your ultimate guide for the holidays

By Michelle Rae Uy published 11 December 23

All they want for Christmas are these smart home devices. Here is my ultimate gift guide for every smart home user.

Amazon is having a massive Easter sale - save 40% on best-selling devices

By Mackenzie Frazier published 27 March 24

There's a massive Easter sale at Amazon on its best-selling devices, and I'm rounding up the best deals, which include up to 40% in savings.

Is this Amazon's best Black Friday deal? The Echo Pop and smart bulb bundle for just $17.99

By Lance Ulanoff published 17 November 23

Amazon is trying to jump-start your smart home dreams with a sub $20 speaker and smart bulb comb

Amazon's cheap yet solid Echo Buds are 50% off ahead of Prime Day

By Paul Hatton published 1 October 24

Amazon Echo earbuds for half price. Great wireless earbuds for the price

Google Home Speaker vs Amazon Echo Dot Max – here’s how the two big smart speaker rivals compare