Most smart speakers are integrated into just one or two smart home ecosystems. So, you'll have to consider that when choosing between Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexa-enabled devices.

Smart speakers tell you the weather, play music, answer trivia questions, help you prank your spouse (more on that at the end), and they just might save your life one day. Make sure you know these ...

The Echo Pop is the smallest of the Echo speakers with sound that's not quite as good as the Dot - but it's great for talking to Alexa in a small space. The Echo Dot is hugely popular, with sound ...

The Bose Smart Soundbar works with the Bose app (available for Android and iOS), which enables you to group the soundbar with ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about streaming and home audio. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has ...

Easy to set up with smart hub devices this tablet-like speaker, which comes with Amazon's well-known Alexa virtual assistant packed into it to, is a handy gadget to pop in your office, living room ...

When you want to listen to your favorite music on the go, you can skip pesky cords and cables–that’s where the best Bluetooth speakers shine. Not only are they portable and user-friendly ...

What can Amazon Alexa speakers do? What’s the difference between the Echo Dot, Pop and Show? We explain below. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

A dose of vintage style in a market crowded by neutral designs, the JBL Authentics 200 is a speaker that does things differently. The listening experience is sublime, with full bass, rich mids and ...

Make sure you know these commands to get help in an emergency by heart. Let’s start with the most popular Amazon’s Echo line of smart speakers and voice assistant Alexa cannot call 911 for you. They ...

You just need to ask. Smart speakers come with one of three voice assistants built-in — Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple's Siri. When you start to build your smart home, you'll need to ...