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The best Alexa speakers 2025: top smart speakers to control your home

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated From Amazon to Sonos, these are the best smart speakers to bring the AI-powered Alexa into your smart home.

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The Echo Dot is pictured in a dim room in front of a large lamp that's lit up in pretty colors.

4 ways my Amazon Echo Dot makes my day easier – from waking up to winding down

By Cesci Angell published

Want to make the most out of your Amazon smart speaker? Here are 4 ways it streamlines my daily routine.

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Google Nest Mini

'Why should I give Google money?' – former Nest fans decry new leaked model, and I really can't blame them

By Cat Ellis published

Google has given us a sneaky peek at a new Nest smart speaker, but what will it be, and do we really want it?

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Google Nest Mini

Google teases mysterious Nest smart speaker – and it looks like a HomePod Mini crossed with an Echo Dot

By Hamish Hector published

While much of the focus at Made by Google was on the new Pixel lineup, we did catch a quick glimpse at what could be a forthcoming next-gen Nest smart speaker with Gemini onboard.

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Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Homepod smart speakers

The best smart speaker 2025: for Google, Alexa and Siri

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Whatever smart home ecosystem you use, our experts have picked the best smart speaker for you.

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Amazon Echo (2020)

7 things you should know before buying an Echo speaker – don't make the same mistakes I did

By Josephine Watson last updated

There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.

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The Amazon Echo Spot on a pink background with text saying Lowest Price.

The best smart speaker for students is at its lowest-ever price right now, and Prime Day hasn't even started yet

By Josephine Watson last updated

The Amazon Echo Spot is a fantastic nightstand companion, and now it's at a fantastic price too

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Amazon Echo Pop with LED indicator glowing

Still waiting for Alexa+? Here are 3 ways to make your Echo speaker smarter today

By Rowan Davies published

I use my Echo Pop speaker every day without fail – here are 3 tips and tricks that help make the most of my smart speaker experience.

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Alexa Plus Up Close

The Alexa+ rollout is finally happening – here's what early testers love and hate about it

By Rowan Davies published

The Alexa+ rollout continues, and it's now reached 1 million test users – garnering mixed reactions.

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A toy Amazon Echo next to the Alexa Plus logo and a range of Echo devices

Alexa+ early adopter gives their thoughts: "Old Alexa was hot garbage but this new one was a pleasant surprise"

By Cat Ellis published

The AI assistant handles natural speech well, but it's still being used as a fancy egg timer.

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