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Complete guide to Alexa and Spotify

Complete guide to Alexa and Spotify

Let the music play with Alexa and Spotify
How to play music on Google Home

How to play music on Google Home

Learn how to control your tunes and link your different accounts
How to share your Apple Home access

How to share your Apple Home access

Sharing your HomeKit setup with your family or housemates is a doddle…
How to know your smart devices are secure

How to know your smart devices are secure

Before you buy that device, make sure it's not a security risk
Get started with the smart home

Get started with the smart home

Need some hand holding? Beginners, step right up
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 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 use Google Duo

How to use Google Duo

It's time to get some face time, Google style
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
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 set up AirPlay 2 on Sonos speakers

How to set up AirPlay 2 on Sonos speakers

Stream a little stream of me
How to set up guest mode for Google Home

How to set up guest mode for Google Home

Let your friends play DJ without faffing about with passwords
How to use Alexa Cast

How to use Alexa Cast

Now you can sync the music on your phone to your Echo
How to set up multi-room audio with Google

How to set up multi-room audio with Google

Turn the music up to 11 with a Google Home setup
How to use Alexa EQ

How to use Alexa EQ

Make use of the Echo's new equalizer feature
How to play podcasts with Google Assistant

How to play podcasts with Google Assistant

It's a little trickier than you might think
How to use the Home app for macOS

How to use the Home app for macOS

Control the smart home with your Mac
How to make calls on Google Home

How to make calls on Google Home

Spoiler alert - it's super easy
How to use Google Home scheduled routines

How to use Google Home scheduled routines

The new feature has rolled out
Mastering Alexa Household Accounts

Mastering Alexa Household Accounts

Introduce Alexa to your family for a better experience
How to play podcasts with Alexa

How to play podcasts with Alexa

Alexa isn't naturally good with podcasts – find out why and choose a better way
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…
How to secure your smart home

How to secure your smart home

The router is the gateway to your home, so lock it up tight
How to set up Google Home Voice Match

How to set up Google Home Voice Match

Keep your Spotify recs and Netflix queue pure from outside influences
​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
How to use Alexa Announcements

How to use Alexa Announcements

Make calls or use your Amazon Echo as an intercom