By the way, did you know Alexa's annoying suggestions can be turned off? Here's how By Alex Wawro published 3 December 23 One simple phrase can put an end to Alexa's annoying "By the way, did you know..." suggestions for good. Here's how.
Your Amazon Echo Show can be used as a secret security camera — here’s how to set it up By Rachael Phillips published 1 December 23 Keep your home safe and secure by using your Echo Show as a security camera and with this guide, we will show you how to set it up.
5 tips to get the most out of your Echo Show 5 By Hunter Fenollol published 10 November 23 The Echo Show 5 is the smallest smart display in Amazon's lineup but it has all the same features. Here are some ingenious ways to use its tools to save time and make your home even smarter.
How to make your Ring Video Doorbell sound spooky this Halloween By Katie Mortram, Mike Prospero last updated 31 October 23 Halloween is almost here, so why not get into the spirit by setting your Ring Video Doorbell to make spooky chimes?
Your Amazon Echo is also a motion detection security device — here’s how to set it up By Rachael Phillips published 29 June 23 Your Amazon Echo has a hidden motion sensor feature that allows you to do some pretty cool stuff, from switching on lights to setting alerts for intruders.
How to delete an Alexa profile By Mike Prospero published 17 June 23 A step-by-step guide on how to remove an Alexa profile from your Amazon account.
How to use Alexa to lower your electricity bill By Kate Kozuch published 21 November 22 Here's how to use Alexa to lower your electricity bill by incorporating Alexa Routines and Alexa Hunches with your smart home devices.
9 things you never knew you could do with smart lights By Katie Mortram last updated 19 October 22 If you’re a fan of smart lights, you should check out these 9 tricks that can take them to the next level.
How to use Philips Hue Sync with your smart lights on PC or Mac By Anthony Spadafora published 6 September 22 Philips has a free Hue Sync app for PC and Mac that lets you sync your Hue lights with videos, games or music.
How to turn on end-to-end encryption on a Ring Video Doorbell By Mike Prospero last updated 18 August 22 Don't want anyone else seeing your Ring Video doorbell footage? Here's how to enable end-to-end encryption.
This simple trick will speed up Google Assistant — and it's rolling out now By Rory Mellon published 18 February 22 A new feature is rolling out that will help you speed up Google Assistant on your Android devices — here's how to perform it.
Amazon's Blink cameras have an alternative use to get you closer to nature By Dale Fox published 30 January 22 I discovered the best wildlife camera for me isn't actually a wildlife camera, but it works great.
How to clean a Keurig coffee maker By Cynthia Lawrence, Sharon Franke published 26 January 22 How to clean your Keurig coffee maker
How to set up package detection on a Ring Video Doorbell By Mike Prospero published 4 November 21 How to set up package detection with a Ring Video Doorbell.
How to watch birds using a security camera and a smart display By Mike Prospero published 6 September 21 Spend less than $150 on a home security camera and a smart display to watch birds at your feeder.
How to turn on Alexa's male voice By Kris Holt published 22 July 21 Amazon has rolled out a default masculine voice for Alexa for the first time. The company also added a new wake word, Ziggy. Here’s how to use them.
How to get Alexa celebrity voices: Melissa McCarthy, Shaquille O’Neal and more By Kate Kozuch published 19 July 21 Here's how to get celebrity voices for Alexa, including Melissa McCarthy, Shaquille O’Neal and more.
How to change Alexa’s voice By James Archer published 2 July 21 Bored of your digital assistant's default accent? Here's how to change Alexa's voice and even add support for different languages
How to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi By James Archer published 24 June 21 Alexa-powered smart devices, like the Amazon Echo, need an Internet connection. Here’s how to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi, quickly and easily.
How to set up the Amazon Echo By James Archer published 16 June 21 Here's how to set up the Amazon Echo for voice commands, location features and music streaming.
How to reset Echo Dot By James Archer published 16 June 21 Performing a factory reset on Amazon Echo Dot speakers is quick and easy. Here’s how to reset Echo Dot devices, from the original model to the newest.
How to make a cold brew coffee By Adam Marshall published 4 May 21 Get your summer caffeine kick the easy way. We explain all you need to know about how to make cold brew coffee.
How to clean a coffee maker By Adam Marshall published 8 April 21 Get a squeaky clean machine with ease - follow our top tips for getting a clean coffee maker.
How to set up multi-room music on Apple HomePod and HomePod mini By James Archer published 27 December 20 Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini can be multi-room champions as well as smart speakers – here’s how to get them connected.
How to set up the Facebook Portal By Mike Prospero published 28 March 20 How to set up the Facebook Portal so you can make video calls using Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.
How to use Ring Control Center to protect your privacy By Mike Prospero published 3 February 20 The Control Center in Ring's app for its video doorbells and home security cameras lets you manage all your privacy and security settings. Here's how to use it.
How to sell your smart home By Florence Ion published 1 January 20 Moving? Here’s what to do whether you plan to take or leave your smart-home devices.
How to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for Ring cameras By Mike Prospero published 12 December 19 Follow these steps to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for Ring Video Doorbell and Ring security cameras.
How to Move Your Nest Account to a Google Account By Mike Prospero published 22 August 19 Works With Nest is ending — here's how to switch your Nest account to a Google account
