Smart home how-to guides

How to listen to the new Sonos Radio

How to listen to the new Sonos Radio

60,000+ radio stations, Sonos DJs, Thom Yorke and more
Adding devices to Google Home

Adding devices to Google Home

Learn to manage your smart home - the Google way
How to save Nest Cam video

How to save Nest Cam video

It doesn't have to be in the cloud
How to group Sonos and Echo speakers

How to group Sonos and Echo speakers

It is now possible to have your Echo play music through Sonos by default
How to build a home hub with Raspberry Pi

How to build a home hub with Raspberry Pi

Don't want to rely on the big names? Try this private DIY home controller
How to reset Philips Hue

How to reset Philips Hue

And how to reconfigure your Hue network
How to sleep better with Alexa

How to sleep better with Alexa

Hit the sack with help from Amazon's smart assistant
​How to match Philips Hue to your music

​How to match Philips Hue to your music

Bring the party with your smart light bulbs
How to use Alexa with Control4

How to use Alexa with Control4

Sync up your Control4 smart home system with Amazon's digital assistant
Change Alexa's wake word, name and voice

Change Alexa's wake word, name and voice

Mix things up with this step-by-step guide to personalizing your Alexa
Get started with the smart home

Get started with the smart home

Need a helping hand? Beginners, step right up
Make Alexa your Android assistant

Make Alexa your Android assistant

Not into Google Assistant? There is another way
How to reset HomePod

How to reset HomePod

Learn to give your Siri speaker a soft restart or a factory reset
How to change the Google Assistant voice

How to change the Google Assistant voice

Color coded system makes changing your Google Home voice easier than ever
How to listen to music free on Alexa

How to listen to music free on Alexa

Amazon now makes it easy to enjoy (some) tunes for free
How to manage music playlists with Alexa

How to manage music playlists with Alexa

Alexa, play that funky party mix
Connect to Amazon Echo over Bluetooth

Connect to Amazon Echo over Bluetooth

Turn the Echo into a Bluetooth speaker or outsource it to a better one
Using Alexa in non-supported countries

Using Alexa in non-supported countries

We explain how to get Echo functionality no matter your destination
How to listen to podcasts on Alexa

How to listen to podcasts on Alexa

Spotify, Apple, TuneIn and more: Your guide to podcasting with Alexa
Connect Xbox One to Google Home

Connect Xbox One to Google Home

Now out of beta: Forget Kinect and Cortana, Assistant is here to save the day
How to stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

How to stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

Watch your security cameras on your tellybox
Guide to Alexa multi-room audio

Guide to Alexa multi-room audio

How to make Alexa do a Sonos impression
How to update Google Home

How to update Google Home

Check if your Google speaker is running the latest software
How to reset your Sonos speakers

How to reset your Sonos speakers

Reboot, factory, hard and soft - here's how to sort out an unresponsive Sonos
How to connect Google Home to Wi-Fi

How to connect Google Home to Wi-Fi

Get your Assistant smart speaker hooked up to the net
Control Amazon Fire TV using Echo

Control Amazon Fire TV using Echo

Fire TV voice control for Prime, Netflix, TV controls and more
Complete guide to Alexa and Spotify

Complete guide to Alexa and Spotify

Let the music play with Alexa and Spotify
How to rename Sonos speakers

How to rename Sonos speakers

Get your sound setup organized
Sonos ducking with Amazon Echo

Sonos ducking with Amazon Echo

Sick of Amazon turning down the sound on your speakers? Luckily, there's a fix
How to connect Sonos and Alexa

How to connect Sonos and Alexa

Learn how to master your Sonos using your voice
How to use the PS4 with your smart home

How to use the PS4 with your smart home

With a couple of tricks, Sony’s PS4 can slip into the setup with voice assistants
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
Turn the Echo Show into a photo frame

Turn the Echo Show into a photo frame

Create a slideshow on your bedside table or kitchen counter
​How to watch 4K Netflix

​How to watch 4K Netflix

The tech, the subs and common problems solved
How to use Alexa Announcements

How to use Alexa Announcements

Make calls or use your Alexa speaker as an intercom
How to reset Alexa

How to reset Alexa

Give your Echo speaker a factory reset with this handy guide
How to get Ikea bulbs on Hue app

How to get Ikea bulbs on Hue app

Zigbee makes it possible to get your Ikea bulbs on your Hue app
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
How to use Alexa with Logitech Harmony

How to use Alexa with Logitech Harmony

Get Alexa working in harmony with Logitech
Mastering Alexa Household Accounts

Mastering Alexa Household Accounts

Introduce Alexa to your family for a better experience on your Echo smart speaker
How to set up an Apple HomeKit Hub

How to set up an Apple HomeKit Hub

For Apple Home access you'll need an Apple TV, HomePod or an iPad
Complete guide to Spotify on Google Home

Complete guide to Spotify on Google Home

Learn the ways of streaming to your smart speaker with Google Home