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A good deal for places where you need two smart plugs... A UKEY Mini Dual Smart Plug for $12 with code 526DKE54 . Via Kinja Deals

I think I'd really rather have the voice-control built in to the microwave - requiring proximity - instead of being able to yell at an E...

Don't click if you don't have time to go down an awesome rabbit hole of home automation... Home Assistant . Doing cool things and sa...

Now I can get Alexa in my car... the Roav VIVA is an Alexa-enabled device that plugs into the 12 volt accesssory socket in your car. It has...

I got an e-mail saying that the Eufy Genie was on sale for $20 for Valentine's Day . On a related note... I bought a Google Home Min...

I post a lot about Alexa and other similar devices , but I had not thought about adding one to the ham shack .

Of course they are...  Bowflex SelectTech 560 Dumbbell (Pair), 5 lb - 60 lb : "Integrated Bluetooth Smart technology syncs and record...

No surprise, I've done it again... I bought another Alexa controllable smart plug. But wait! This one is totally different. It's an ...

Switch Bot allows you to retro-fit traditional switches for control via voice or an app. It is a little mechanical bot that will flip the sw...

Interesting chart about what things are now being done with Alexa and her friends... I know we stream a lot of music (vs. doing it from our...

WiFi Smart Power Strip, Conico Smart Surge Protector with 4 USB Charging Ports and 4 Smart AC Plugs for Multi Outlets Power Socket Extension...

So Anker/Eufy is adding a better speaker to their Alexa device line up - the ZOLO Halo . (And yes, their naming is as bad as some of the Chi...

Seeing another deal on an Alexa enabled plug - $12 with code 7FRQNW4M . This is one is a little different in that it includes energy monitor...

So, I'm all in on the Alexa/Google enabled home as you can tell. I'm enjoying playing with the various plugs, switches, etc. I even ...

The new Laverne and Shirley... " Available later this year, this collaboration will allow you to access Alexa via Cortana on Windows ...

I've been thinking about getting another Amazon Echo Dot for a while now. I was especially tempted when they were available as refurbs ...

Certified Refurbished Echo Dot (2nd Generation) - $30 for Amazon Prime Members .

I'm not sure I understand the pricing... You can get a new Echo Dot for $39.99 (limited time offer) . Or you can get a refurbished E...

Don't buy an Amazon Echo Dot . It is a gateway drug. Now I want to buy Alexa-enabled outlets and switches . And maybe I need this batter...

I've been toying with the idea of buying an Amazon Echo . They've made the wake word configurable, so you can say "computer...