Smart home how-to guides

Google Home multi-room audio setup

Google Home multi-room audio setup

How to get grooving with a Google Assistant powered multi-room audio setup
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 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 including Games Pass downloads
​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 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
Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Learn how to stream through the Sonos app and AirPlay
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 watch 4K Netflix

​How to watch 4K Netflix

The tech, the subs and common problems solved
How to set up and use Home Assistant

How to set up and use Home Assistant

Free home automation made easy
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
How to update Google Home

How to update Google Home

Check if your Google speaker is running the latest software
How to party with Alexa and Spotify

How to party with Alexa and Spotify

Let the music play with Alexa and Spotify
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
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
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 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
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
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 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 add old speakers to Sonos

How to add old speakers to Sonos

Your old dumb speakers can get in on the multi-room audio fun
How to reset Alexa

How to reset Alexa

Give your Echo speaker a factory reset with this handy guide
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 manage music playlists with Alexa

How to manage music playlists with Alexa

Alexa, play my funky party mix
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 tune Sonos with Trueplay

How to tune Sonos with Trueplay

And some tips to ensure you're doing it right
How to turn on Alexa's Whisper Mode

How to turn on Alexa's Whisper Mode

Teach Alexa to use its indoor voice
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 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
How to play podcasts with Google Assistant

How to play podcasts with Google Assistant

We'll walk you through the different methods
Sync Hue bulbs with the weather

Sync Hue bulbs with the weather

Bring the rain... or the sunshine
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
Build HomeKit scenes and automations

Build HomeKit scenes and automations

We'll get you familiar with the tools for your Apple smart home
How to have Alexa read Kindle books

How to have Alexa read Kindle books

It's not just audiobooks and podcasts, you know
Organising your Alexa smart home devices

Organising your Alexa smart home devices

A quick guide to keeping your Alexa smart home organised and well managed
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
How to reset your Lifx bulb

How to reset your Lifx bulb

Factory reset your bulbs ready for pairing with a few flicks of a switch
How to turn on Show Mode on Fire Table

How to turn on Show Mode on Fire Table

You've got options for turning on Show Mode
How to schedule your calendar with Alexa

How to schedule your calendar with Alexa

Alexa, what does my day look like?
Change the location of Google Home

Change the location of Google Home

Moved house? Moved country? Don't leave Google Assistant behind
How to set up Google Home phone calls

How to set up Google Home phone calls

It's super easy to make calls on Google Home, Nest Mini, Hub and more