Right now, when you buy a third generation Echo Dot you can either get an Amazon Smart Plug for free or a Sengled smart bulb kit for $20 (the full-priced kit costs $52). Add voice control to any ...

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First, plug in your Echo Dot or other Alexa device and follow the on-screen prompts to connect it to your Wi-Fi network. Next ...

Other fourth-generation devices include the Amazon Echo Sub, Echo Link, Echo Buds, and Smart Plug. The latest generation Amazon Blink and Ring security cams also support Alexa. Third-party smart home ...