This $20 smart remote completely changes how I use Alexa at home

The article reviews the Amazon Basics smart dimmer switch and remote, highlighting its easy setup via the Alexa app, ability to assign single- and long-press actions across four buttons to run complex routines (lights, air purifiers, fans, white noise, and more), integration with Echo devices for voice-free control, and optional magnetic wallplate. Priced around $20 with frequent discounts, it’s positioned as a convenient way for households and guests to trigger Alexa routines without speaking or using a phone.