Smart home how-to guides

How to use VoiceOver on HomePod

How to use VoiceOver on HomePod

Apple's best accessibility feature is also on its smart speaker
Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Learn how to stream through the Sonos app and AirPlay
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 play podcasts on the HomePod

How to play podcasts on the HomePod

Get controlling your casts from your phone or via these handy commands
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 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 use Chromecast with an iPhone

How to use Chromecast with an iPhone

iOS users can get in on the casting too
How to use Alexa's Brief Mode

How to use Alexa's Brief Mode

You say it best... when you say nothing at all
How to delete Google Assistant recordings

How to delete Google Assistant recordings

Get Assistant to do its best paper shredder impression
How to talk through your Nest Cam

How to talk through your Nest Cam

Your cam can be a handy two-way radio
Using Control4 with Google Home

Using Control4 with Google Home

Sync up your smart home system with Google's voice assistant
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
Reset your Google Home

Reset your Google Home

Learn to restore your Google speaker to factory settings
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 connect Philips Hue with Alexa

How to connect Philips Hue with Alexa

How to pair Bridge and Bluetooth bulbs
How to look after your robot vacuum

How to look after your robot vacuum

Your special friend deserves some special care
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
How to use Google Home to find your phone

How to use Google Home to find your phone

Oops, you did it again. Don't worry, Google can find it
Connect Wyze to Alexa and Google Assistant

Connect Wyze to Alexa and Google Assistant

Stream video to your smart display, or have Alexa turn your lights off
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 use Apple Music on your Echo

How to use Apple Music on your Echo

You can finally use Alexa to control Apple Music
Set up calendars on your Google Home

Set up calendars on your Google Home

Teach Google Assistant to manage your busy schedule
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
How to add new skills to Alexa

How to add new skills to Alexa

Make the speaker your own with third-party apps
How to adjust Arlo camera recording length

How to adjust Arlo camera recording length

Make clips shorter or longer in the Arlo app
Control Ambient EQ on Google Smart Display

Control Ambient EQ on Google Smart Display

All the details on changing brightness automatically and manually
How to migrate your Stringify flows

How to migrate your Stringify flows

We show you how to move your flows to alternative services
Change the location of Google Home

Change the location of Google Home

Moved house? Moved country? Don't leave Google Assistant behind