Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders.

Voice assistants let you create routines that make your life easier. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about smart home routines.

Routine Configuration If your geofencing routine isn't working, try creating a fresh routine with a broader location radius. Add multiple devices to the routine to test its functionality.

Smart home devices are useful for many reasons, but for me, it’s all about getting my life in order. Here’s how automations and clever smart assistant features helped me fix my routine.

Adding a Zigbee device to your Eero router To perform this operation, you'll need to use the Eero and Alexa apps on your phone or tablet and have an Amazon account linked to both of them.

Amazon's Alexa app can be very convenient, but you may have unlocked skills that aren't being utilized. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson lists six skills to elevate your Echo.