Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders.

First, verify that you can reach the internet by simply opening a Wifi-powered app or performing a search on your browser. Then, go to the Amazon Alexa app and try asking her questions.

To find out whether Alexa is still the best smart assistant for my family, I'm going to test Amazon's AI-powered devices, ...