2016 was the year when “smart” homes went mainstream. We got used to living in a world where any device in your house that is connected to electricity can be placed on your home network and operated by voice commands or remote control. Your home automation operates lighting, your home entertainment systems, security, and thermostat. […]

Think you know your Amazon Alexa? Then think again. Here’s a list of 124 hidden Amazon Alexa gems you probably don’t know – and should try, right now!

Were you wowed by Mark Zuckerberg’s demonstration of his smart home system, Jarvis? Now, you can set it up at your house for under $1,000!

2016 was huge for the ‘Internet of Things’ space. What was once an obscure futuristic vision has gone mainstream and even affordable. In 2014, the Internet of Things was just a phenomena to look out for. Now, only two years later, it seems like it is already here and it’s revolutionizing almost every area in […]

If Black Friday and Cyber Monday play are any indicators for market demands, than devices for smart homes are about to dominate the Christmas season. Not so long ago, if you wanted to have a connected house (or smart home), you had to pay quite a sum. These days, it’s easy to setup your own […]

I’ve been wanting to create my smart home for quite a while, but I found myself frustrated with pricey and complicated home automation devices. Not only did I have to spend thousands of dollars but the devices did not communicate or were compatible with each other. I knew I wasn’t going to give up on […]

Are you still trying to understand how you can get the most out of Alexa? If you are – good! Here’s why you should make sure you’ve added the crème de la crème Alexa skills to your account. There are three things that have truly differentiated Alexa from every other voice assistant: The availability of […]

It’s time for you to take your relationship with Alexa to the next level. Whether you’re already using Alexa or you’re still not sure whether you should buy an Amazon Echo or not, these 7 uses might help you make up your mind.

As the Alexa store is opening its gates for developers, they can now leverage the voice platform to create new Alexa skills and improve the system on a regular basis. In this post, I’ll walk you through the process of getting our skill approved by the Alexa store. This way, you can make sure your own approval process goes smoothly.

To help you get started with developing for Alexa, we’ve created a complete Alexa Skill Glossary so you can define how users will experience the new capability you’ve created. Check out the Alexa Skill Glossary so you can follow up on the magic behind this wonderful tool.