Smart home how-to guides

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
How to use Google Assistant Family Bell

How to use Google Assistant Family Bell

Get to grips with the reminder based platform on Google Home smart speakers
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 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 use Alexa on your PC

How to use Alexa on your PC

Alexa is on your computer, too – here's how to get it running
How to make Alexa talk faster or slower

How to make Alexa talk faster or slower

Not quite your tempo? You can now change the speed of Amazon Alexa's speech
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
Make Alexa your Android assistant

Make Alexa your Android assistant

Not into Google Assistant? There is another way
How to reset HomePod

How to reset HomePod

Learn to give your Siri speaker a soft restart or a factory reset
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 rename Sonos speakers

How to rename Sonos speakers

Get your sound setup organized
Sonos ducking with Amazon Echo

Sonos ducking with Amazon Echo

Sick of Amazon turning down the sound on your speakers? Luckily, there's a fix
How to use Alexa with Logitech Harmony

How to use Alexa with Logitech Harmony

Get Alexa working in harmony with Logitech
How to use your vinyl turntable with Sonos

How to use your vinyl turntable with Sonos

Wire-free vinyl turntable set-ups and streaming explained
How to control Sonos with Google Assistant

How to control Sonos with Google Assistant

All you need to know about getting GA working with your Sonos speakers
How to use IFTTT with Alexa and Assistant

How to use IFTTT with Alexa and Assistant

Get more out of your voice assistants
How to tune Sonos with Trueplay

How to tune Sonos with Trueplay

And some tips to ensure you're doing it right
How to use VoiceOver on HomePod

How to use VoiceOver on HomePod

Apple's best accessibility feature is also on its smart speaker
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 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 use Chromecast with an iPhone

How to use Chromecast with an iPhone

iOS users can get in on the casting too
How to talk through your Nest Cam

How to talk through your Nest Cam

Your cam can be a handy two-way radio
Get Samuel L. Jackson on your Alexa speaker

Get Samuel L. Jackson on your Alexa speaker

English mother****** – do you speak it?!
How to use Skype on Amazon Echo

How to use Skype on Amazon Echo

Alexa, Skype mom
How to use Echo Buttons

How to use Echo Buttons

Get trigger happy with Amazon's colourful smart home buttons
How to control electric heating with Nest

How to control electric heating with Nest

A step by step guide that'll keep you out of hot water
Connect your Echo and Fire TV

Connect your Echo and Fire TV

Pair the two and boost the sound in your living room
Cooking with Google Home

Cooking with Google Home

Put away the recipe cuttings and put the chef's hat on Google Assistant
Connect Roomba with Alexa & Google

Connect Roomba with Alexa & Google

Plus, commands you should try
How to use Google Duo

How to use Google Duo

It's time to get some face time, Google style
How to set up ​Alexa for your kids

How to set up ​Alexa for your kids

Make your Echo speaker safer, smarter, and more fun
How to set up profiles on Apple TV

How to set up profiles on Apple TV

Finally, everyone can have their own profile on Apple TV
Stream your camera to your Google display

Stream your camera to your Google display

See the bigger picture with this quick and easy guide
Listen to free music on Google Home

Listen to free music on Google Home

Different methods for getting free tunes on your Google Assistant speakers
How to reset HomeKit

How to reset HomeKit

15 steps to take when your Apple smart home goes wonky
How to delete Siri recordings from Apple

How to delete Siri recordings from Apple

It's confusing, but we'll show you how
How to play podcasts with Google Assistant

How to play podcasts with Google Assistant

We'll walk you through the different methods
How to have Alexa read Kindle books

How to have Alexa read Kindle books

It's not just audiobooks and podcasts, you know
How to schedule your calendar with Alexa

How to schedule your calendar with Alexa

Alexa, what does my day look like?
How to use Alexa to check your email

How to use Alexa to check your email

Alexa can now read you your email