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 see and delete Alexa's recordings of you By Henry T. Casey, Mike Prospero last updated 8 June 23 With police asking Amazon to turn over data sent from an Alexa-powered Echo speaker, here's how to manage your Alexa history and recordings.
Alexa smart light colors: All 123, listed By Kate Kozuch last updated 5 April 23 Alexa smart light colors come in 123 different shades and hues; here's a list of all the colors.
How to use the Amazon Fire TV Stick By Henry T. Casey last updated 27 March 23 Tips for setup, downloading and mastering the Alexa remote help, to learn how to use the Fire TV Stick.
How to descale a Keurig coffee maker By Adam Marshall last updated 20 February 23 If you want your coffee tasting its best, here's how to descale your Keurig coffee maker the right way
How to turn off Google Assistant By Robert Irvine last updated 5 December 22 Here’s how to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or smart speaker.
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.
How to set up the Echo Dot with Clock By Kate Kozuch published 2 November 22 Just got and Echo Dot with Clock? Here’s how to set it up and what you can use it for.
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.
How to control your Sonos speakers with Alexa By Michael Gowan, Mike Prospero last updated 11 August 22 Here's how to connect Sonos with Amazon's voice assistant.
10 Essential Instant Pot Recipes By Julie Hartigan last updated 28 June 22 These great recipes highlight all of the Instant Pot's best features and are the game changers you need in your cooking repertoire.
How to reset an Alexa device By Mike Prospero published 3 March 22 Here’s how to reset an Alexa device and start fresh, whether you have an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot or Echo Show.
How to use Alexa: Tips, tricks and general instructions By Kate Kozuch published 18 February 22 How to use Alexa: Guides, tips, tricks and how-tos for getting the most Amazon's voice assistant.
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 make your Ring Video Doorbell sound spooky this Halloween By Katie Mortram published 7 October 21 Halloween is almost here, so why not get into the spirit by setting your Ring Video Doorbell to make spooky chimes?
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 make French press coffee By Adam Marshall published 4 May 21 Making the perfect coffee with a French press is easy to use... when you know how.