Hey Alexa, can you order me some accessories?

You'll never have to lift a finger.
By Bari Blitzer  on 
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A singlecue remoteless control device sitting on a TV stand.
Credit: EYESIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Alexa, Amazon’s voice control system and at-home personal assistant, has stolen our collective hearts, making the Echo family of products a must-have for any smart home. (Don’t have one yet? Compare Echo products on Amazon.)

These eight smart gadgets are a great way to enhance Alexa’s skills and make your life even easier than you thought possible, all with the power of your voice.

“Hey Alexa…”

“…Is the front door locked?”

August Smart Lock
Credit: August

Turn your smart device into a smart key. Create virtual keys for guests and keep track of who comes in and out. Connect to Alexa in order to lock your door from anywhere. Get it at Amazon for $199.99.

“… Can you turn the lights on in the kitchen.”

Philips Hue White Smart Bulb Starter Kit
Credit: Philips

Connect to Alexa and use voice command to control the lights in your home. It’s a smart and easy way to control lightning, with smooth wireless dimming. Get it at Amazon for $69.99.

“… Can you turn off the living room TV outlet.”

Kasa WiFi Smart Plug
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Manage your Smart plugs with Alexa. Assign each outlet a name and control it with voice commands. Get it at Amazon for $24.99.

“… Can you turn down the heat.”

Google Nest Learning Thermostat
Credit: Nest

The Nest is directly integrated with Alexa. You can control the temperature of your home with your voice depending on your preference. Get it at Amazon for $248.85.

“…Can you water the front yard.”

Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Credit: Rachio

Control the schedule of your sprinklers Rachio so you can start or stop the system with just a few words. Get it at Amazon for $175.99.

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“… How much gas is left in my tank?”

Automatic car adapter vehicle diagnostics interface
Credit: Automatic

This Automatic car adapter gives you a full diagnostic of your vehicle. Ask Alexa anything from driving history to where you parked your car. Get it on Amazon for $79.95.

“… Switch to channel 36.”

A singlecue remoteless control device
Credit: eyeSight Technologies

Control your entertainment without lifting a finger. You can switch channels, make the volume louder, and lots more while viewing. Get it at Amazon for $120.21.

“… Record a video of the entryway.”

SkyBell HD WiFi Video Doorbell
Credit: SkyBell

Connect your SkyBell HD to Alexa in order to increase your home security system. Monitor your front door by starting videos, recording videos, and taking screenshots of activity. Get it at Amazon for $198.

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