Looking for the best smart TVs with Alexa built in? You’re in the right place. Why I Finally Upgraded My TV ith football season ramping up, I figured it was time to retire my 10-year-old Samsung TV. It’s been solid, but without the latest smart tech it felt incomplete. In a house full of Echo devices, smart speakers, and smart …
Sofabaton X1S Review 2026: Now As Good As Harmony?
This SofaBaton X1S review is based on weeks of testing in my home, including comparisons with the older X1 and discontinued Harmony remotes. Universal Remotes Are My Jam etween here and my remote control blog, I’ve reviewed over 50 universal remotes. This includes everything from Logitech’s Harmony Elite to obscure off-brand models like the now discontinued Caavo Control Center and …
7 Best Universal Remotes for Firestick (2026)
In this article, I am going “all in” to bring you the seven best universal remotes for Firestick you can get this year. This Stick is On Fire recent report from Grand View Research shows the smart-stick market has surpassed $33.3 billion and is expected to continue growing steadily through the end of the decade. Yes, you read that right — …
Samsung Frame vs Hisense Canvas: Best Art TV? (2026)
In this blog post, I compare Samsung Frame vs Hisense Canvas to see which smart art TV deserves to adorn your living room wall. My Quest for the Perfect Frame TV hen my aging 55-inch Samsung Smart TV started getting glitchy and sluggish, I decided it was time to upgrade to a Frame TV. As an early adopter of the …
Sofabaton X1s vs U2: New Universal Remote Comparison (2026)
I compare the Sofabaton X1s vs U2 to help you decide which universal remote control is best for managing your smart home and entertainment setup. Battle of the Button Bosses ’ve spent weeks testing the Sofabaton X1s and U2 across my full stack of living room tech-from smart TVs and Fire TV to old-school DVD players and even my game …
Bose Portable Smart vs Sonos Move 2: Which Is Better?
In this article, I compare the Bose Portable Smart vs Sonos Move 2 to help you find the best outdoor speaker for your smart home. Pursuit of the Best Outdoor Speaker own both of these portable smart speakers, and after months of testing them on my deck, in the kitchen, and even during a beach day, I can say this …
Sonos Beam vs Bose Smart: Best Alexa Soundbar? (2026)
In this post, I’ll share my hands-on experience with the latest Sonos Beam vs Bose Smart Soundbar, two of the top contenders for your home theater upgrade. Both have Alexa built in. Battle of the Alexa Soundbars ‘ve tested the Sonos Beam in my bedroom and the Bose Smart Soundbar in my living room, and I appreciate them both for …
5 Best Remotes that Work with Alexa [2026 Update]
In this article, I examine five of the best remotes that work with Alexa right now. A few of them also work with Google Assistant. If you are looking for a remote that lets you control your devices using your voice, you have come to the right place. So as not to keep you in suspense, here are my top …