We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. More often than not, smart home devices come with a companion app, where you can add and control the gadget remotely. This isn't usually an issue, especially if you're sticking to the same smart ...

A year in, Alexa Plus is the best smart home assistant I’ve tested: It’s easy to talk to, handles routines and multistep commands, and helps in the kitchen. But Amazon’s attempts to stretch it into a personal assistant are underbaked and frustrating, and the ads on the Echo Show smart displays are out of control.

The Amazon Echo Show 8 is arguably the most reliable and convenient smart display available for the Alexa smart home, and it’s on sale at $125 for October Prime Day. This is a $75 discount from its regular price of $200, making this a great deal and the best price we’ve ever seen for this device.

I’ve got Amazon Echo devices in a few of my rooms at home as the gateway to my smart home system. I started with one Echo Dot in the living room, but added a new Dot with a clock to the bedroom and the bathroom. Once I learned what I could do with some ...

Still looking? See more results on Wirecutter. We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rachel Cericola and Grant Clauser We’ve made the Echo Show 11 our pick for video ...