Roku: Roku is a streaming device that features smooth streaming and a voice-activated remote control. This device includes a premium HDMI cable for simple installation. Amazon Fire TV: Amazon’s Fire TV device includes their personal assistant Alexa. This device gives you access to the most popu...
Those who own an Echo Show or Amazon Fire TV device can use Alexa to control on-device video playback. Simply say things like “Alexa, search for Pan’s Labyrinth on [device name],”“Alexa, open Netflix,” or “Alexa, show me movies with Werner Herzog on [device name].” Some sta...
Equipped with a voice-control-compatible soundbar and A/V receivers, you can go entirely hands-free, and just ask Alexa when you want to change something on the TV. Like Amazon's Fire TV Stick, the Amazon Fire TV Cube is routinely discounted by Amazon -- and right now you can grab ...
Create an Alexa cleaning routine When it's time to kick off a deep cleaning session, I simply say "Alexa, clean" to my nearest Echo. This phrase triggers a routine I built in the Alexa app to focus on the task at hand. First, it turns off both my Roku TVs, enables Do Not Dis...
There are additional smart home camera security and performance requirements to work with camera feed skill. Those requirements and additional information for creating Alexa skills are on theAlexa developer’s blog. Editors’ Recommendations Roku expands smart home lineup with two upcoming security camera...
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Samsung's touch screen refrigerators all feature Samsung's Family Hub, with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant built-in. The smart fridge component can connect with, and be used to control your phone, computer, TV, smart doorbell, Nest thermostat and Samsung home appliances. It can share photos,...
Although it lacks its the built-in voice assistant found on Sony, Samsung and LG TVs, you can control the Vizio to some extent with Google Assistant (details here) and Alexa (here) smart speakers. I didn't test that functionality this time around, but Google Home worked relatively well wi...
In our Roku Plus Series 4K QLED TV review, we said it offers a great smart interface, HDR color, and excellent sound at an affordable price. It features a QLED screen along with full array local dimming. You also get Dolby Vision/HDR 10 Plus/HLG support, Apple HomeKit/Alexa/Google ...
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