Smart home how-to guides

How to listen to music free on Alexa

How to listen to music free on Alexa

Update: Amazon now makes it easy to enjoy (some) tunes for free
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 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 connect SimpliSafe to Alexa

How to connect SimpliSafe to Alexa

It's time to voice control your smart security system
How to cast to your Roku

How to cast to your Roku

Yeah, your Roku is basically a Chromecast
How to change the Google Assistant voice

How to change the Google Assistant voice

John Legend finally graces us with his silky-smooth presence
Create an Earth Hour 2019 routine

Create an Earth Hour 2019 routine

Alexa, Google Assistant and Lifx hacks for this year's blackout
How to watch 4K movies on Xbox One

How to watch 4K movies on Xbox One

Jump into the world of 4K
​How to use Ring Video Doorbell with Alexa

​How to use Ring Video Doorbell with Alexa

Answer callers, get announcements and view your Ring camera
Set up Trådfri lights with a motion sensor

Set up Trådfri lights with a motion sensor

No light switches required
How to change smart bulb color with Home app

How to change smart bulb color with Home app

Google's update gives added (but still limited) control
How to rename Sonos speakers

How to rename Sonos speakers

Get your sound setup organized
How to use Google Assistant with Siri

How to use Google Assistant with Siri

Hey Siri, Ok Google
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 use Google's continued conversations

How to use Google's continued conversations

The feature is now live on Smart Displays too
How to change the time on Echo

How to change the time on Echo

The times, they are changin'
How to build an Alexa skill

How to build an Alexa skill

And there's no coding required
How to enable Arlo activity zones

How to enable Arlo activity zones

Make your cameras smarter by choosing action areas
How to add, delete and install Apple TV apps

How to add, delete and install Apple TV apps

It's time to up your app game
How to save Nest Cam video

How to save Nest Cam video

It doesn't have to be in the cloud
How to translate languages with Google Home

How to translate languages with Google Home

The feature can now be used on smart speakers and displays
How to recharge your Arlo Pro camera

How to recharge your Arlo Pro camera

Get your Arlo wireless cameras back up and running
Sonos ducking with Amazon Echo

Sonos ducking with Amazon Echo

Sick of Amazon turning down the sound on your speakers? Finally, there's a fix
How to control Samsung TVs with a phone

How to control Samsung TVs with a phone

You don't always need that remote
​How to shop using Alexa and Amazon Echo

​How to shop using Alexa and Amazon Echo

How to buy stuff with your voice
How to stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

How to stream Nest Cam to Chromecast

Watch your security cameras on your tellybox
How to use Apple TV without the remote

How to use Apple TV without the remote

If you lose your remote, you're still good
Make Alexa your Android assistant

Make Alexa your Android assistant

Not into Google Assistant? There is another way
Complete guide to Apple TV and Siri

Complete guide to Apple TV and Siri

How to control your Apple TV 4K with your voice
How to reset Google Chromecast

How to reset Google Chromecast

Get your streaming dongle up and running again in no time
How to set up TP-Link smart plugs with Alexa

How to set up TP-Link smart plugs with Alexa

Now you're connected to power
How to use Alexa holiday greetings cards

How to use Alexa holiday greetings cards

Forgot to pick up a card for your family? Get Alexa to pick up the slack
How to sync Nest Cam and Hue

How to sync Nest Cam and Hue

Security smarts - turning Hue lights on using your Nest Cams
How to change Google Assistant's accent

How to change Google Assistant's accent

British and Australian accents added to Google's smart home system
How to prep the smart home for your vacation

How to prep the smart home for your vacation

The smart home can help you holiday – if you know how
How to control Fire TV with your phone

How to control Fire TV with your phone

No remote? No problem
How to get Alexa on Apple Watch

How to get Alexa on Apple Watch

The omnipresent assistant
How to set up Lifx bulbs with Google Home

How to set up Lifx bulbs with Google Home

Get going on Google Home
How to change the Echo Spot home screen

How to change the Echo Spot home screen

All the instructions you need for customising your display
How to recover your Lifx HomeKit code

How to recover your Lifx HomeKit code

Lost your Home app code, or have an older bulb? Here's what you do...
How to use Alexa and Google in the bathroom

How to use Alexa and Google in the bathroom

Rubber ducky's gonna have to step aside
How to cast to the Google Home Hub

How to cast to the Google Home Hub

It's super easy - you just need to know which apps work