Smart home how-to guides

Alexa and Bluetooth: How to connect

Alexa and Bluetooth: How to connect

Turn the Echo into a Bluetooth speaker or outsource it to a better one
How to reset Alexa

How to reset Alexa

Give your Echo speaker a factory reset with this handy guide
How to sleep better with Alexa

How to sleep better with Alexa

Hit the sack with help from Amazon's smart assistant
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 reset Philips Hue

How to reset Philips Hue

Learn all the steps to reconfiguring your Hue network
Using Alexa in non-supported countries

Using Alexa in non-supported countries

We explain how to get Echo functionality no matter your destination
Organizing your Alexa smart home devices

Organizing your Alexa smart home devices

A quick guide to keeping your Alexa smart home organized and well managed
How to use Spotify with Alexa

How to use Spotify with Alexa

Learn how to make it your default streaming service and much more
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 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
Use your Google Home to broadcast messages

Use your Google Home to broadcast messages

This Assistant feature allows you to play walkie-talkie
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 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 set up Philips Hue without a Bridge

How to set up Philips Hue without a Bridge

A bridge too far? Try these routes instead
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 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 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 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
Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Learn how to stream through the Sonos app and AirPlay
How to use Alexa Energy Dashboard

How to use Alexa Energy Dashboard

Keep an eye on your energy consumption data within the Alexa app
Adding devices to Google Home

Adding devices to Google Home

Learn to manage your smart home - the Google way
Best Alexa features for saving energy

Best Alexa features for saving energy

Optimize your smart home by enabling these routines and features
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 set reminders on Google Home

How to set reminders on Google Home

Turn your Google device into a digital to-do manager
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 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
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 an alarm on Google Home

How to set an alarm on Google Home

Google Home alarm clock guide: Everything you need to know
Change the location of Google Home

Change the location of Google Home

Moved house? Moved country? Don't leave Google Assistant behind
Complete guide to Spotify on Google Home

Complete guide to Spotify on Google Home

Learn the ways of streaming to your smart speaker with Google Home
How to enable Google Home 'Presence sensing'

How to enable Google Home 'Presence sensing'

Automation just got that little bit easier
Set up Google Assistant for your Xbox

Set up Google Assistant for your Xbox

Forget Kinect and Cortana, Assistant is here to save the day
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
Reset your Google Home

Reset your Google Home

Learn to restore your Google Nest smart speaker or hub to its factory state
How to use Google Assistant Quick Phrases

How to use Google Assistant Quick Phrases

Say goodbye to 'Hey Google'
How to connect Google Home to Wi-Fi

How to connect Google Home to Wi-Fi

Get your Assistant device hooked up to the net
How to update Google Home

How to update Google Home

Check if your Google speaker is running the latest software
Hue Sync: The complete guide

Hue Sync: The complete guide

Signify's entertainment party trick is a blockbuster – here's how to get involved
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 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 stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

How to stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

Watch your security cameras on your tellybox
What is Google TV exactly?

What is Google TV exactly?

Rumors of Android TV's demise have been greatly exaggerated