Amazon Launches Alexa‑Programmable Smart Remote

Amazon added a new Amazon Basics Smart Remote to its lineup, a wall‑mountable, battery‑powered device that can be programmed via the Alexa app or Alexa+. The remote features four customizable buttons that trigger Alexa routines, such as turning on lights or playing music, and can be magnetically attached for convenience. Pre‑orders are open at $19.99 with shipments slated for late October. The product showcases Amazon’s push toward simple, voice‑assistant‑driven home automation, allowing users to execute multi‑step actions with a single press. Lire la suite