Introducing a virtual assistant like Alexa to your home is a thrilling first step to living in the future—but first you have to get it set up. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home ...

Amazon's new Alexa ap feature uses an iPhone to map out a room and assign devices. Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends The good news is that you don’t need a physical Alexa device to use Alexa as a voice ...