If you are not within ear-shot of your Alexa Echo, Dot or Tap device and need to command it from anywhere in the world, you’d most likely use the handy mobile app or web interface to control it.

Follow the instructions provided by the skill to complete the setup process. Once your smart lights are connected, you can ...

Echo Dot, Echo Pop, and more, you’ll choose the device type (light, plug, etc.) from the list, then follow the instructions. Check out our guide to using Alexa commands with your home security ...

In its raw form, you could use a Dot as a supplementary Alexa portal, in addition to an Echo. You possibly wouldn't want to listen to music through it, unless perhaps you live in a monastery ...