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Get into speakers of every sort - smart, Bluetooth, multi-room - with our reviews, news and guides

Best smart speakers

Best smart speakers

The best speakers to buy now with voice assistants on board
The best wireless speaker systems

The best wireless speaker systems

Your guide of the top wireless speakers to make an awesome multi-room system
Best AirPlay 2 speakers 2021

Best AirPlay 2 speakers 2021

Multi-room audio has never been easier for people in an Apple ecosystem
Amazon Echo Dot 5th-gen announced

Amazon Echo Dot 5th-gen announced

Eero Wi-Fi skills and a temperature sensor compliment improved acoustics
Amazon unveils white Echo Studio model

Amazon unveils white Echo Studio model

The company's flagship speaker receives a couple of minor tweaks
Ruark Audio R2 Mk4 goes live

Ruark Audio R2 Mk4 goes live

Slick looking speaker offers a range of playback options
Sonos Sub Mini delivers affordable bass

Sonos Sub Mini delivers affordable bass

Finally, an easy way to boost your home cinema's sound
Alexa and Bluetooth: How to connect

Alexa and Bluetooth: How to connect

Turn the Echo into a Bluetooth speaker or outsource it to a better one
Reset your Google Home

Reset your Google Home

Learn to restore your Google Nest smart speaker or hub to its factory state
How to connect Google Home to Wi-Fi

How to connect Google Home to Wi-Fi

Get your Assistant device hooked up to the net
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre

Super stylish comes at a super price, mind
Sony HT-A3000 Soundbar goes live

Sony HT-A3000 Soundbar goes live

Sony Arc rival also packs in 360 Spatial Sound
Your ultimate guide to Amazon Music

Your ultimate guide to Amazon Music

No surprise, Amazon's music service gels nicely with Alexa and HD is now standard
Best Google Assistant commands

Best Google Assistant commands

Smart home, information and more with these top Google Home commands
Audio Pro A10 MkII: AirPlay 2 & Google Cast

Audio Pro A10 MkII: AirPlay 2 & Google Cast

Swedish brand expands the compatibility of its compact speaker
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
The weirdest ways your Echo can be hacked

The weirdest ways your Echo can be hacked

“Alexa, can you be hacked?” “Sorry, I’m not sure about that.”
Sonos tips and tricks

Sonos tips and tricks

Become the master of the multi-room
Top Alexa commands to learn and try

Top Alexa commands to learn and try

A little more conversation, a little more action
Sonos Arc v Sonos Beam

Sonos Arc v Sonos Beam

Which is the right Sonos soundbar for your TV setup?
Change Alexa's wake word, name and voice

Change Alexa's wake word, name and voice

Mix things up with this step-by-step guide to personalizing your Alexa
The best Sonos speakers and system

The best Sonos speakers and system

Everything you need to know about setting a Sonos multi-room speaker system
Sonos Ray

Sonos Ray

Sonos' entry level smart soundbar put to the test
Sonos S2 app guide

Sonos S2 app guide

Get the latest software and improved features by updating your Sonos system
The best Google Assistant Easter eggs

The best Google Assistant Easter eggs

Google's digital assistant just wants to have fun, that's all it really wants
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
Spotify Connect essential guide

Spotify Connect essential guide

Spotify users, here's how to get started with Wi-Fi streaming in the home
Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Play YouTube Music on Sonos

Learn how to stream through the Sonos app and AirPlay
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…
The best smart soundbars

The best smart soundbars

Give your living room a boost with our top soundbar picks
The best Alexa skills

The best Alexa skills

All the skills you need to download for Alexa
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
Why radio isn't working on Sonos speakers

Why radio isn't working on Sonos speakers

If you live in the UK, here's how to sort your Sonos Radio station woes
Audio Pro’s C5 Mk II adds AirPlay 2

Audio Pro’s C5 Mk II adds AirPlay 2

Second-gen audiophile favorite goes live
How to tune Sonos with Trueplay

How to tune Sonos with Trueplay

And some tips to ensure you're doing it right
Sonos One v Sonos One SL

Sonos One v Sonos One SL

Sonos' entry level speakers compared and contrasted
30 top Apple HomePod tips and tricks

30 top Apple HomePod tips and tricks

Make Siri a Superstar DJ (and less of a smart home dunce)
How to reset your Sonos speakers

How to reset your Sonos speakers

Reboot, factory, hard and soft - here's how to sort out an unresponsive Sonos
Sonos Roam SL isn’t so smart

Sonos Roam SL isn’t so smart

Multi-rooom audio giant’s latest speaker ditches the mic
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
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
Turn the Echo Show into a photo frame

Turn the Echo Show into a photo frame

Create a slideshow on your bedside table or kitchen counter