Jeramy Johnson
Jeramy was the Editor-in-Chief of Android Central. He is proud to help *Keep Austin Weird* and loves hiking in the hill country of central Texas with a breakfast taco in each hand. You can follow him on Twitter at @jeramyutgw.
Latest articles by Jeramy Johnson
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How to use Apple's FaceTime on an Android phone
By Jeramy Johnson last updated
Android (and Windows) users no longer feel excluded from video chatting with their Apple friends. Now, they, too, can join in on the FaceTime fun. We'll show you how in this guide.
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Best Ring Video Doorbell Alternatives 2024
By Jeramy Johnson published
Ring products are great but they don't work so well with non-Ring products. If you're looking to branch out, we've got some suggestions for great Ring Video Doorbell alternatives.
![Holding a Eufycam 3 and making a sad face](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3bk8GX4oY4vdsnPkNF48nk-320-80.jpg)
AC Podcast 587: They're always watching
By Jeramy Johnson published
Is nothing private anymore?
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How to change the Alexa voice on your Amazon Echo
By Jeramy Johnson published
Have fun with Alexa by changing the AI's voice.
![Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro, HD 8 Kids, & 7 Kids](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qQPZgsrGJLkaTDtXkD2NCG-320-80.jpg)
Best Amazon Fire kids tablets 2024
By Jeramy Johnson published
Amazon has a lot of great tablets for kids, but these are the best.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K vs. Roku Premiere: Which should you buy?
By Jeramy Johnson last updated
Upgrade your TV to 4K streaming for less money than a new movie.
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Best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases 2024
By Jeramy Johnson, Rajat Sharma last updated
Protect your Samsung Galaxy S21 in style.
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How many Amazon Echoes do you need for your home?
By Jeramy Johnson last updated
Depending on the size of your home and where you feel you could use some Alexa assistance, you really don't need to spend more than $300 to fill your home with Echo speakers.
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Best Roku 2024
By Jeramy Johnson, Keegan Prosser, Samuel Contreras last updated
Everything Roku Roku is a leader in the streaming device space thanks to its simple and beloved user interface and its wide range of streaming products. These are the best Roku products in each streaming category.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick vs. Fire TV Stick Lite: Which should you buy?
By Jeramy Johnson last updated
Two great Fire TV Sticks that are quite similar, yet different.
![Amazon Smart Thermostat Review Temp App](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TaR5utFN78rwmWmhrz6y5N-320-80.jpg)
Best thermostats that support Alexa 2024
By Jeramy Johnson, Olivia Lipski last updated
Alexa makes controlling your heating and cooling a breeze with a smart thermostat.
![Echo Frames Gen 2 Hero](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/usPBtUhYPcLb2FSNDygY5L-320-80.jpg)
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) review: Amazon made its good buds even better
By Jeramy Johnson published
These buds echo a little louder this time.
![Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AbrDnrPyo6DEJgvpLeBYa4-320-80.jpg)
Best Amazon Fire HD 10 & 10 Plus cases 2024
By Rebecca Spear, Jeramy Johnson published
Amazon Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Plus may be affordable, but they still need protection to survive everyday use, which is why we've rounded some of the best cases for the duo available in the market.
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Amazon Echo Dot & Echo Dot with Clock (4th Gen) review: Having a ball
By Jeramy Johnson last updated
These new Echo speakers really round out Amazon's lineup.
![Iottie Easy One Touch 5 Lifestyle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E9LAUdenAm7v9Lu6KtHX6D-320-80.jpg)
Best Samsung Galaxy S21 car mounts 2024
By Jeramy Johnson, Namerah Saud Fatmi published
It's imperative not to fiddle with your phone while driving, so using a car phone mount or holder is the safest bet. Here are some of the best ones available for the Samsung Galaxy S21.
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Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) vs. Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen): Which should you buy?
By Jeramy Johnson last updated
The differences between these two Alexa smart displays go far beyond the 2-inch size gap.
![Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) held in one hand, showing the camera off-switch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EpRa52QrYJEVtkUg6sjfMd-320-80.jpg)
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) review: This Echo sounds familiar
By Jeramy Johnson published
Amazon finally updated its popular Echo Show 5 smart speaker in 2021. Not much changed from the first-gen version, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
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Echo Show 8 vs. Nest Hub: Which should you buy?
By Jeramy Johnson published
These smart screen devices from Amazon and Google Nest aim are like the middleweight champions of the ring: They're not too big and not too small. But which is just right for you? Let's find out!
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How to easily back up your photos and videos to the cloud
By Jerry Hildenbrand, Jeramy Johnson last updated
You have all these awesome photos and videos on your phone, but what happens when you decide to buy a new phone or your storage becomes too full to take any more? Back it all up to the cloud!
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How to factory reset your Fitbit
By Jeramy Johnson published
If your Fitbit tracker or smartwatch is acting up, sometimes the best thing to do is just reboot it. We'll show you how you can do so on the company's fitness trackers and smartwatches.
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How to sort the app drawer alphabetically on a Samsung Galaxy phone
By Jeramy Johnson published
Make it easier to find your apps.
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Wyze Cam Outdoor vs. Blink Outdoor: Which should you buy?
By Jeramy Johnson last updated
You'd be Wyze not to Blink.