We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've been meaning to make your home smarter, one of the easiest ways to do so is by using a voice assistant like Amazon Alexa.

We all remember those commercials from the 1980s where someone says, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” While those devices still exist, many people now rely on their smartphones to call for help. But ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- We all remember those commercials from the 1980s where someone says, “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up.” While those devices still exist, many people now rely on their smartphones to ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Alexa, one of the most popular voice assistants in the U.S., can be used to connect seniors to life-saving help when they need it most. Alexa can call 911 but only ...

CALL FRIENDS & FAMILY If your voice assistant has access to your contacts, you can tell them who to call via your phone or ...

Alexa is no longer “new.” The smart-tech revolution is now in full swing, and Amazon Echo is at the heart of it. According to Edison Research, nearly 40 million people own voice-activated speakers, ...