They work using voice commands, which are useful for setting timers, playing music and podcasts, and controlling other smart home products.
A digital assistant or smart speaker is probably the best way to start automating your home. They work using voice commands, which are useful for setting timers, playing music and podcasts, and controlling other smart home products. At around $50, the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) is an affordable smart speaker that uses Amazon's Alexa smart home platform. And it supports hundreds of devices.