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Alexa will soon be able to orchestrate your home's smart lights with more finesse, Amazon announced this morning. Starting today, customers in the U.S. who've connected their lights with Alexa can set ...

Amazon Alexa is perfect for hands-free assists in many scenarios, but alongside a cursory Google search, these features can handle lesser-known tasks.