Smart home how-to guides

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 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 sleep better with Alexa

How to sleep better with Alexa

Hit the sack with help from Amazon's smart assistant
​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 set up Philips Hue Lightstrips

How to set up Philips Hue Lightstrips

Get started with Hue's mood lighting strips and get ideas of where to put them
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 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 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 listen to Sonos Radio

How to listen to Sonos Radio

60,000+ radio stations, Sonos DJs, Thom Yorke and more
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 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
Using Control4 with Google Home

Using Control4 with Google Home

Sync up your smart home system with Google's voice assistant
How to use Alexa with Control4

How to use Alexa with Control4

Sync up your Control4 smart home system with Amazon's digital assistant
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 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
Change Alexa's location and time zone

Change Alexa's location and time zone

Get the most accurate information by telling Alexa your home address
Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Learn how to stream through the Sonos app and AirPlay
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
Control Amazon Fire TV using Echo

Control Amazon Fire TV using Echo

Fire TV voice control for Prime, Netflix, TV controls and more
Use old Sonos speakers for AirPlay 2

Use old Sonos speakers for AirPlay 2

It is possible to get your Play:1, Play:3 or PlayBar in on the AirPlay action
View your photos on a Google Smart Display

View your photos on a Google Smart Display

Transform your speaker into a digital photo frame
How to control HomePod with your iPhone

How to control HomePod with your iPhone

Getting to grips with your smart speaker - music, HomeKit, settings, calls and more
How to set reminders on Google Home

How to set reminders on Google Home

Turn your Google device into a digital to-do manager
How to set up Google Home Voice Match

How to set up Google Home Voice Match

Keep your Spotify and Netflix queue pure from outside influences
How to group Sonos and Echo speakers

How to group Sonos and Echo speakers

It is now possible to have your Echo play music through Sonos by default
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
Set up HomePod stereo and multi-room

Set up HomePod stereo and multi-room

A quick guide to getting the most from Apple's flagship AirPlay 2 smart speaker
How to update Apple HomePod

How to update Apple HomePod

Learn to use the Home app to check for updates and keep your HomePod up to date
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…
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 up Google Assistant routines

How to set up Google Assistant routines

Get your smart speakers and smart assistant doing more with less
How to turn on Alexa's Whisper Mode

How to turn on Alexa's Whisper Mode

Teach Alexa to use its indoor voice
How to use Google Continued Conversation

How to use Google Continued Conversation

Use your Google Home smart speaker for a more natural chat (with a computer)
How to use Alexa Follow-Up mode

How to use Alexa Follow-Up mode

A little more conversation, a little more action
How to stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

How to stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

Watch your security cameras on your tellybox
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
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 save Nest Cam video

How to save Nest Cam video

It doesn't have to be in the cloud
How to migrate Nest account to Google

How to migrate Nest account to Google

Works with Nest is dying; jump ship before it's too late
Get started with the smart home

Get started with the smart home

Need a helping hand? Beginners, step right up
How to set up AirPlay 2 on Sonos speakers

How to set up AirPlay 2 on Sonos speakers

Stream a little stream of me
Build HomeKit scenes and automations

Build HomeKit scenes and automations

We'll get you familiar with the tools for your Apple smart home