In the home, you need specific devices to use one assistant over another. Alexa, of course, works with Amazon devices but is also integrated into a variety of other products.

Using custom commands, you can teach your assistant new tricks that make your life easier (or more fun). Imagine coming home and, with one phrase, the lights come on, a playlist starts, and your ...

I Asked Voice Assistants Like Alexa and Siri Home Safety Questions. Here's What I Learned My voice assistants answered questions about fire alarms, front doors, local laws and lots more.

Somfy has announced a home security device at CES 2017, called the Somfy One, which boasts integration with Amazon's voice-controlled personal assistant Alexa. (Matthew Braga/CBC) ...