Smart home how-to guides

How to use Google Home to find your phone

How to use Google Home to find your phone

Oops, you did it again. Don't worry, the Google Assistant can find it
How to change the time on Echo

How to change the time on Echo

The times, they are changin'
Pair Ikea Trådfri with Alexa

Pair Ikea Trådfri with Alexa

Control Ikea's budget bulbs with the help of Amazon's smart assistant
Guide to Alexa multi-room audio

Guide to Alexa multi-room audio

How to make Alexa do a Sonos impression
Adding devices to Google Home

Adding devices to Google Home

Learn to manage your smart home - the Google way
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
What is Google TV exactly?

What is Google TV exactly?

Rumors of Android TV's demise have been greatly exaggerated
How to use Alexa Announcements

How to use Alexa Announcements

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

How to reset Philips Hue

And how to reconfigure your Hue network
Set up calendars on your Google Home

Set up calendars on your Google Home

Teach Google Assistant to manage your busy schedule
How to set up and use ​Alexa Routines

How to set up and use ​Alexa Routines

Make your home work your way with one single Alexa command
How to sync Ikea Trådfri with HomeKit

How to sync Ikea Trådfri with HomeKit

Super charge your Ikea bulbs by syncing up with Apple's Home ecosystem
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
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 connect Sonos and Alexa

How to connect Sonos and Alexa

Learn how to master your Sonos using your voice
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 update Google Home

How to update Google Home

Check if your Google speaker is running the latest software
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
How to enable and use Alexa Guard

How to enable and use Alexa Guard

Now in Plus size - How to set up alarm detection and Away Lighting
Alexa Care Hub guide

Alexa Care Hub guide

Use your smart home(s) to stay safe this Holiday Season
How to delete your voice data from Alexa

How to delete your voice data from Alexa

"Alexa, delete everything I said today"
How to listen to podcasts on Alexa

How to listen to podcasts on Alexa

Spotify, Apple, TuneIn, Amazon Music and more: Your guide to podcasting with Alexa
Mastering Alexa Household Accounts

Mastering Alexa Household Accounts

Introduce Alexa to your family for a better experience on your Echo smart speaker
How to use Alexa as an alarm clock

How to use Alexa as an alarm clock

With music alarms and sleep timers, Alexa is a perfect bedtime partner
How to connect Alexa to your Xbox

How to connect Alexa to your Xbox

No time for Cortana... let Alexa kick-start your games
Connect Xbox to Google Home

Connect Xbox to Google Home

Forget Kinect and Cortana, Assistant is here to save the day
How to set an alarm on Google Home

How to set an alarm on Google Home

Google Home alarm clock guide: Everything you need to know
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 use Alexa's Brief Mode

How to use Alexa's Brief Mode

You say it best... when you say nothing at all
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
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
Use your Google Home to broadcast messages

Use your Google Home to broadcast messages

This Assistant feature allows you to play walkie-talkie
How to use Apple Music on your Echo

How to use Apple Music on your Echo

You can finally use Alexa to control Apple Music
How to manage music playlists with Alexa

How to manage music playlists with Alexa

Alexa, play that funky party mix
How to party with Alexa and Spotify

How to party with Alexa and Spotify

Let the music play with Alexa and Spotify
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
How to reset Alexa

How to reset Alexa

Give your Echo speaker a factory reset with this handy guide
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