30 Amazon Echo Tips and Tricks

Lock Your Doors

Lock all your doors with just a voice command using the Amazon Echo and a compatible smart lock.

First, buy your smart lock. An August Smart Lock costs as $149, and the August Smart Pro will tell you when the door isn’t completely closed for $229. The Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth Lock also supports Alexa. It costs just $139.30. Whichever smart lock you buy, make sure that it has a well-reviewed Alexa Skill in the Alexa Skills Store.