Smart home how-to guides

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 connect Philips Hue to Google Home

How to connect Philips Hue to Google Home

"Hey Google, turn on my Philips Hue lights"
​How to use Ring Video Doorbell with Alexa

​How to use Ring Video Doorbell with Alexa

Answer callers, get announcements and view your Ring camera
How to connect Innr bulbs to Phillips Hue

How to connect Innr bulbs to Phillips Hue

Double Dutch: It's easy to get Innr smart light bulbs working in the Hue app
How to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi

How to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi

All the steps required to bring an internet connection to the voice assistant
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 set up Philips Hue Lightstrips

How to set up Philips Hue Lightstrips

Get started with Hue's mood lighting strips and get ideas of where to put them
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 set up Amazon Alexa in your car

How to set up Amazon Alexa in your car

Getting Alexa in your car is easier than you think
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
Adding devices to Google Home

Adding devices to Google Home

Learn to manage your smart home - the Google way
How to listen to Sonos Radio

How to listen to Sonos Radio

60,000+ radio stations, Sonos DJs, Thom Yorke and more
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
How to use Alexa Announcements

How to use Alexa Announcements

Make calls or use your Alexa speaker as an intercom
How connect Alexa to your lights and plugs

How connect Alexa to your lights and plugs

How to add, connect and control your smart home tech with Alexa
Using Control4 with Google Home

Using Control4 with Google Home

Sync up your smart home system with Google's voice assistant
How to use Alexa with Control4

How to use Alexa with Control4

Sync up your Control4 smart home system with Amazon's digital assistant
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
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 reset your Sonos speakers

How to reset your Sonos speakers

Reboot, factory, hard and soft - here's how to sort out an unresponsive Sonos
Change Alexa's location and time zone

Change Alexa's location and time zone

Get the most accurate information by telling Alexa your home address
Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Learn how to stream through the Sonos app and AirPlay
How to reset Philips Hue

How to reset Philips Hue

And how to reconfigure your Hue network
How to update Google Home

How to update Google Home

Check if your Google speaker is running the latest software
How to play podcasts on the HomePod

How to play podcasts on the HomePod

Get controlling your casts from your phone or via these handy commands
How to delete your voice data from Alexa

How to delete your voice data from Alexa

"Alexa, delete everything I said today"
Control Amazon Fire TV using Echo

Control Amazon Fire TV using Echo

Fire TV voice control for Prime, Netflix, TV controls and more
How to view camera footage on your Echo

How to view camera footage on your Echo

Got an Echo Show, Spot or a Fire TV? Time to step up your surveillance
Use old Sonos speakers for AirPlay 2

Use old Sonos speakers for AirPlay 2

It is possible to get your Play:1, Play:3 or PlayBar in on the AirPlay action
View your photos on a Google Smart Display

View your photos on a Google Smart Display

Transform your speaker into a digital photo frame
How to control HomePod with your iPhone

How to control HomePod with your iPhone

Getting to grips with your smart speaker - music, HomeKit, settings, calls and more
How to set reminders on Google Home

How to set reminders on Google Home

Turn your Google device into a digital to-do manager
How to set up Google Home Voice Match

How to set up Google Home Voice Match

Keep your Spotify and Netflix queue pure from outside influences
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
Guide to Alexa multi-room audio

Guide to Alexa multi-room audio

How to make Alexa do a Sonos impression
How to pair HomePod with Apple TV

How to pair HomePod with Apple TV

With a little AirPlay magic, you can get the two working together in perfect harmony
Set up HomePod stereo and multi-room

Set up HomePod stereo and multi-room

A quick guide to getting the most from Apple's flagship AirPlay 2 smart speaker
How to update Apple HomePod

How to update Apple HomePod

Learn to use the Home app to check for updates and keep your HomePod up to date
How to use Spotify on an Apple HomePod

How to use Spotify on an Apple HomePod

You can play music from third-party apps using AirPlay – here's how…
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
Pair Google Home with Bluetooth speakers

Pair Google Home with Bluetooth speakers

Don't give up on your dumb speaker - give it the Google treatment