David Nield

David is a freelance tech journalist, writing for the likes of Wareable, Gizmodo, TechRadar, T3, PopSci and a few other places besides.

ARTICLES

How to set up Philips Hue without a Bridge

How to set up Philips Hue without a Bridge

A bridge too far? Try these routes instead
Android TV tips, tricks and hidden secrets

Android TV tips, tricks and hidden secrets

Get more from your Google-powered TV or set-top box
How to reset Philips Hue

How to reset Philips Hue

And how to reconfigure your Hue network
How to connect Ikea Trådfri to Google Home

How to connect Ikea Trådfri to Google Home

Get your Ikea smart lights working with the Google Assistant
Chromecast built-in: Your essential guide

Chromecast built-in: Your essential guide

A need to know on Google's casting tech for apps, music and movies
Smart home ecosystems explained

Smart home ecosystems explained

Google Home, Alexa, HomeKit, SmartThings and more compared
The best streaming services and apps

The best streaming services and apps

Smart TV and streaming stick services tried and tested
How to connect Philips Hue to Google Home

How to connect Philips Hue to Google Home

"Hey Google, turn on my Philips Hue lights"
Philips Hue tips and tricks

Philips Hue tips and tricks

Do try these at home
​How to match Philips Hue to your music

​How to match Philips Hue to your music

Bring the party with your smart light bulbs
Hue Sync: The complete guide

Hue Sync: The complete guide

Signify's entertainment party trick is a blockbuster – here's how to get involved
How to use YouTube on Echo Show

How to use YouTube on Echo Show

Use the pre-installed web browser to work around the lack of support
The best Roborock robot cleaners

The best Roborock robot cleaners

What are the best Roborock cleaners and what are the differences?
How to set up Google Assistant routines

How to set up Google Assistant routines

Get your smart speakers and smart assistant doing more with less
Chromecast tips and tricks

Chromecast tips and tricks

Here's how to get better at casting
How to stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

How to stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

Watch your security cameras on your tellybox
Spotify Connect essential guide

Spotify Connect essential guide

Spotify users, here's how to get started with Wi-Fi streaming in the home
Pair Ikea Trådfri with Alexa

Pair Ikea Trådfri with Alexa

Control Ikea's budget bulbs with the help of Amazon's smart assistant
UK smart meters explained

UK smart meters explained

Everything you need to know about the gas and electric smart meter roll out
How to get YouTube app on Fire TV

How to get YouTube app on Fire TV

Official YouTube app is available on Fire TV devices
Neos SmartCam

Neos SmartCam

It costs hardly anything yet does almost everything
Ring Spotlight Cam

Ring Spotlight Cam

Is Ring's cam all that illuminating?
Set up Trådfri lights with a motion sensor

Set up Trådfri lights with a motion sensor

No light switches required
Ikea Trådfri

Ikea Trådfri

Certainly cheap, but will these bulbs make you cheerful?
​How to set up Nest activity zones

​How to set up Nest activity zones

Make sure the alerts you're getting are worth getting alerted about
Build your own personal Netflix

Build your own personal Netflix

Retro-fit your entertainment smart home with Plex
​The best 5 Philips Hue Labs add-ons

​The best 5 Philips Hue Labs add-ons

Supercharge your Philips Hue smart lighting system
Sync Hue bulbs with the weather

Sync Hue bulbs with the weather

Bring the rain... or the sunshine
How to use Life360 for a smarter home

How to use Life360 for a smarter home

Use your location to trigger just about anything