Smart home how-to guides

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 set up Google Home phone calls

How to set up Google Home phone calls

Spoiler alert: It's super easy
Pair Ikea Trådfri with Alexa

Pair Ikea Trådfri with Alexa

Control Ikea's budget bulbs with the help of Amazon's smart assistant
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 connect Ikea Trådfri to Google Home

How to connect Ikea Trådfri to Google Home

Get your Ikea smart lights working with the Google Assistant
How to talk through your Nest Cam

How to talk through your Nest Cam

Your cam can be a handy two-way radio
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
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
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 use Google Assistant on Nest Secure

How to use Google Assistant on Nest Secure

Your alarm system is now a speaker
How to control Samsung TVs with a phone

How to control Samsung TVs with a phone

You don't always need that remote
Using Alexa in non-supported countries

Using Alexa in non-supported countries

We explain how to get Echo functionality no matter your destination
​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 Alexa with Logitech Harmony

How to use Alexa with Logitech Harmony

Get Alexa working in harmony with Logitech
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 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
How to reset Google Chromecast

How to reset Google Chromecast

Get your streaming dongle up and running again in no time
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 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 tune Sonos with Trueplay

How to tune Sonos with Trueplay

And some tips to ensure you're doing it right
How to set up AirPlay 2 on Sonos speakers

How to set up AirPlay 2 on Sonos speakers

Stream a little stream of me
How to add Apple HomePod to Sonos

How to add Apple HomePod to Sonos

The biggest hook up in music since Snoop Dogg and Olly Murs
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 use Chromecast with an iPhone

How to use Chromecast with an iPhone

iOS users can get in on the casting too
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