Author: Eric Ravenscraft / Source: reviewgeek.com
Smart home gadgets are growing in popularity as they drop in price. The piece that makes it all worthwhile is a voice-powered smart hub like the Echo. Not all smart home gadgets play well with Alexa, though, so we’ve rounded up the best ones that do.
In general, everything on this list tends to play well with both Alexa and Google Assistant, but we’re focusing primarily on Alexa. We specifically wanted to find devices that could be controlled remotely and offer a wide selection of useful commands. We also preferred devices that were easy to set up—the less settings you have to fuss with or extra pieces you need, the better. Here’s our top picks to help you build an Alexa-centered smart home.
Philips Hue Lighting
The easiest, and perhaps best, way to get into smart home tech is to start with a few smart bulbs. Currently, Philips leads the pack on that front. They have a wide array of both white and color bulbs. With Alexa, you can turn lights on and off, change their color (if you have the full color bulbs), adjust their brightness, and even switch between preset scenes. It’s hard to top the feeling of turning out the bedroom lights at night with a word.
Belkin WeMo Switches
Smart switches can turn any regular gadget into a smart one. Belkin’s WeMo switches plug directly into your existing outlets and connect to Wi-Fi to let you control them remotely. There’s not a lot for a voice assistant to help with that, but Alexa still covers the few bases there are. You can turn switches on and off…
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