This highly rated, easy-to-use Wi-Fi security camera will let you keep tabs on your home 24/7 in full HD and send you alerts if it detects motion. It’s also compatible with the Echo.
Just ask Alexa to show your live feed on your Fire TV, Fire Tablet, Echo Show, or Echo Spot. It even has night vision, so you can see what’s happening around the clock. It’s also equipped with two-way audio, making it easy to check in with your family while you’re away.
Be sure to check out Blink’s waterproof outdoor camera, too!
More: Our Full Roundup of Wi-Fi Security Cameras
If you want to take your Echo’s sound quality a step further, this subwoofer is a must-have accessory. It pairs wirelessly with up to two Echo speakers to add rich bass to your sonic experience.
The Echo Sub is packed with a 6-inch downward-firing woofer. It weighs a hefty 9 pounds, is 8 inches tall, and sports a charcoal fabric material that’ll complement your Echo perfectly. If you’re searching for chest-rattling bass, you’ve found your solution!
This sleek and futuristic surge protector from TP-Link lets you control electronics in your home anywhere. It’s equipped with six smart outlets that you can control using your smartphone or Echo speaker. Plus, it features three 2.4A USB ports for charging smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets.
If you’re wondering why you’d need an Internet-connected surge protector, this one lets you set schedules to turn each outlet on and off at specific times throughout the day. It also helps you monitor just how much energy your devices are using. Or you can just use it to remotely turn off your devices, in the event you forget to do so manually!
For those on a budget, Amazon sells a similar power strip, but it only has three outlets compared to the Kasa’s six.
The Philips Hue bulbs can glow in millions of colors, including thousands of shades of white. They’re easy to install and operate using voice commands with your Echo. You can tell Alexa to turn lights on and off, change color, and dim. Or you can schedule them and have them automatically turn off and on at set times.
Another Echo speaker holder worth shopping for, this outlet shelf provides a convenient elevated space to stow your smart speaker. It’ll free up counter space and hide ugly cords. This Alexa accessory keeps buttons easily accessible, and it helps disperse your music around the home.
With this Alexa accessory, you’ll never have to stress about accidentally leaving your garage door open again.
Not only does it automatically close when it detects your car leaving, but you can also open or close the door with your smartphone from afar or your smart speaker at home. The tool can also notify you any time the door opens.
Related: The Best Smart Garage Door Opener for Every Home
The Halo Rise isn’t like the beeping monstrosity alarm clock of yesteryears. Rather than startling you awake, this alarm has a wake-up light that glows and simulates a sunrise to end your slumber. Not only that it monitors your sleep stages and gives you a sleep score each night so you can track how well you sleep.
As you’d expect from an Alexa accessory, you can use your smart speaker to control the light, ask Alexa to wake you to music, or give you a summary of your previous night’s sleep.
Our only complaint is you need to pay a $4 monthly membership to make the most of the alarm’s smart features. Fortunately, at the time of publishing, a 6-month membership is included.
When you think about a smart home, one of the last things you’d imagine is a diffuser. This one from Sierra Modern Home lets connects to your Wi-Fi network so you can start it remotely. There’s even a free app you can download for setting schedules and adjuting the color and brightness of its LED light.
The diffuser comes with the required power adapter and a nifty 150-milliliter cup for refilling it. You can expect 12 hours’ worth of mist before it’ll need to be filled.
Whether you despise clutter, have a home with curious children who can’t help but touch everything, or just don’t like the modern design of your smart speaker, this adorable artificial plant can help conceal your Alexa speaker.
This decorative fern’s included pot has strategically placed holes so you can easily interact with Alexa and still hear your speaker. It’s compatible with most speakers including the full-sized Echo and the smaller Echo Dot. It comes in black or white.
Here’s a nifty Alexa accessory that’ll make most dumb appliances a little smarter. It’s called the SwitchBot and basically, it’s a Wi-Fi-connected button pusher.
You stick the SwitchBot on whatever product you want to turn on remotely whether it be a coffee maker, light switch, or towel warmer. The SwitchBot can be controlled with your smartphone or by your voice using an Alexa speaker.
Chances are if you’re in the market for a robot vacuum, you want to invest in one that’s going to make your life easier— and that’s exactly what the Roborock Q5 robot vacuum will do.
The Q5 is easy to use, easy to maintain, accurately maps floorplans, and does a great job of sucking up dust and debris. Simply put, it just works! During my cleaning tests, it had comparable performance to the $650 Roborock S7 and did a phenomenal job at cleaning my carpets and hard floors.
And since the roborock connects to your Echo speaker, you can instruct the vacuum to clean specific rooms of your home (or your entire floorplan) with your voice!
Read More: We Tested More Than a Dozen Robot Vacuums to Find the Best One of 2023
Chances are if you have a sprinkler system, it automatically turns itself on and off. Go the extra mile to prevent water waste with this nifty smart sprinkler controller. It pulls weather data from the web and adjusts the water amounts and its scheduling based on that forecast.
According to folks at Wirecutter, it’s the best way to ensure you’re not one of those people who waters their lawn right before — or even during — a rainstorm.
One of our favorite ways to use the Echo is to schedule timers, but it can get quite repetitive asking Alexa how much time is left.
This nifty, 10-inch wall clock makes checking on timers a lot easier. This Alexa accessory syncs to your Echo speaker and shows you the remaining time using LED lights.
The Echo Glow is an affordable way to add a splash of color to your home. This Alexa accessory pairs with your smart speaker, so you can control it using your voice. It’s only 4 inches in diameter, but produces an excellent array of colors.
You can even use the lamp as a sunrise alarm. It’ll gradually increase the brightness in the morning when it’s time to wake up. Then, you can just tap it to turn it off.
More: Our Other Favorite Smart Lamps to Consider
If you own an Echo, this smart plug should be at the top of your shopping list. The sleek, Wi-Fi-connected Alexa accessory plugs into an electrical outlet to power your lamps, appliances, and devices.
It’s incredibly easy to set up: All you need to do is plug it into a power outlet, and Alexa will automatically detect it if it’s online.
Once you’re connected, you can just ask your smart assistant to power your appliances on and off. Or, you can schedule it to turn on and off automatically, and control it when you’re not at home.
More: Get the Lowdown on Smart Plugs Right Here
This easy-to-install Energy-Star-Certified thermostat from Amazon will help keep your utility bills low. It will automatically adjust your temperature based on preferences that it learns over time.
The gadget is compatible with most 24-volt HVAC systems, and is significantly cheaper than Google’s Nest line of smart thermostats. Amazon developed the thermostat in partnership with Resideo, the makers of Honeywell’s Home smart thermostat.
It’s worth mentioning that Amazon’s Smart Thermostat does not have a speaker or microphone, so if you want to adjust the temperature of your home with your voice, you’ll need to pair it with an Amazon Echo smart speaker.
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 is one of the most feature-filled smart doorbells you can buy. It wires to your existing doorbell line (or can be powered by a battery), and offers a sharp 1080p picture with a wide-angle lens, so you can see everything at your doorstep.
You’ll receive instant alerts to your smartphone when visitors press the doorbell or trigger a motion sensor. You can also watch a live feed anytime on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, making it a useful tool for monitoring new Amazon packages on your porch.
More: Other Smart Doorbells Worth Considering
An outdoor smart plug is an Alexa accessory that you wouldn’t think you would need, but once you have one, you’ll absolutely love it. One would definitely come in handy to power a set of outdoor string lights. Using the Alexa app, you can easily program the plug to automatically turn on at dusk and power off before bedtime each night.
Since the accessory has two outlets, you could plug in anything from a fan to your laptop when you want to work outside during the day! Lastly, it’s worth mentioning that TP-Link sells a similar outdoor smart plug that’s priced about the same. The Amazon Basics model is more durable and is built better to withstand the elements.
This nifty accessory will make you feel like you’re living in an episode of The Jetsons. It is a battery-operated motion sensor that you mount to your mailbox door. When your mailperson opens your mailbox, it senses motion and sends an alert to your smartphone or Alexa speaker in order to deliver a notification that your mail has arrived.
It’s worth mentioning that this accessory requires the purchase of a Ring Bridge (which you might have already if you have a Ring Doorbell). The Bridge is included with this starter kit, and you can expect to get a 200-foot range with the sensor.
Read More: Our Full Review of the Ring Mailbox Sensor
The August Wi-Fi lock is compatible with most deadbolts, so it can make just about any door an integral part of a connected home setup. I found the August easy to install and appreciated that the Alexa accessory allowed me to keep my existing home keys. It has a convenient geo-fencing feature that will automatically lock the door when you (and your mobile phone) leave a specific area.
A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage history, and receive notifications when someone opens the door. Since it pairs with your Alexa speaker, you can quickly and easily ask your smart assistant to unlock the door without even getting up from the couch.
August’s latest smart lock is 45% smaller than its predecessor, which makes it blend in better with your home decor.
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