Most separating couples assume the smart home goes silent the moment one spouse moves out. The opposite is closer to the ...

That setup is an Amazon Echo speaker, an Audible membership and a small smart button called Flic. One press of the button starts her audiobook on Alexa and sets a timer so it stops after 30 minutes.

Routines let you tie multiple plugs together with other smart devices and triggers. For example, saying “Alexa, goodnight” ...