Smart home how-to guides

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 reset Philips Hue

How to reset Philips Hue

And how to reconfigure your Hue network
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
Using Control4 with Google Home

Using Control4 with Google Home

Sync up your smart home system with Google's voice assistant
Use Apple HomePod for Dolby Atmos TV speaker

Use Apple HomePod for Dolby Atmos TV speaker

And how to use your HomePod Minis for a surround sound hit
Connect your Echo and Fire TV

Connect your Echo and Fire TV

Boost your TV sound experience with an Amazon home cinema setup
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 reset Alexa

How to reset Alexa

Give your Echo speaker a factory reset with this handy guide
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 stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

How to stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

Watch your security cameras on your tellybox
How to talk through your Nest Cam

How to talk through your Nest Cam

Your cam can be a handy two-way radio
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 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 set up Philips Hue without a Bridge

How to set up Philips Hue without a Bridge

A bridge too far? Try these routes instead
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
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 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 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
Change the sensitivity of Hey Google

Change the sensitivity of Hey Google

Is your Google Assistant a bit too keen? Here's how to turn it down a notch
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
Migrate from SmartThings Hub to Aeotec Hub

Migrate from SmartThings Hub to Aeotec Hub

Stay up to date with SmartThings, whether you're a V1, V2 or V3 user
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
How to change Alexa to a celebrity voice

How to change Alexa to a celebrity voice

Jazz up your Alexa experience with these fun celebrity commands and responses
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 update Google Home

How to update Google Home

Check if your Google speaker is running the latest software
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 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
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 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 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…
Using Alexa in non-supported countries

Using Alexa in non-supported countries

We explain how to get Echo functionality no matter your destination
Guide to Alexa multi-room audio

Guide to Alexa multi-room audio

How to make Alexa do a Sonos impression
How to party with Alexa and Spotify

How to party with Alexa and Spotify

Let the music play with Alexa and Spotify
Get started with the smart home

Get started with the smart home

Need a helping hand? Beginners, step right up
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
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 get YouTube app on Fire TV

How to get YouTube app on Fire TV

Official YouTube app is available on Fire TV devices
How to save Nest Cam video

How to save Nest Cam video

It doesn't have to be in the cloud
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
How to reset HomePod

How to reset HomePod

Learn to give your Siri speaker a soft restart or a factory reset
Sync Hue bulbs with the weather

Sync Hue bulbs with the weather

Bring the rain... or the sunshine