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.
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 use the Amazon Fire TV Stick By Henry T. Casey last updated 23 December 22 Tips for setup, downloading and mastering the Alexa remote help, to learn how to use the Fire TV Stick.
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 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.
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.
Alexa smart light colors: All 123, listed By Kate Kozuch last updated 2 February 23 Alexa smart light colors come in 123 different shades and hues; here's a list of all the colors.
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 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.
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 last updated 4 November 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 last updated 30 January 22 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 last updated 17 December 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 last updated 17 December 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 last updated 2 August 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 last updated 22 July 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 last updated 7 July 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 last updated 16 May 22 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 last updated 16 May 22 Making the perfect coffee with a French press is easy to use... when you know how.
How to clean a coffee maker By Adam Marshall last updated 6 September 21 Get a squeaky clean machine with ease - follow our top tips for getting a clean coffee maker.
How to set up the Amazon Echo Dot By Monica Chin last updated 22 July 21 Get Amazon’s least expensive Alexa speaker up and running. Here's how to set up the Echo Dot.
How to set up multi-room music on Apple HomePod and HomePod mini By James Archer last updated 7 July 21 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 use Amazon Alexa Drop In feature on Echo speakers By Kate Kozuch published 21 December 20 How to use Amazon Alexa’s Drop In feature on Echo speakers, including the Echo Dot, Echo Show and more.
5 ways to secure your Alexa device By Emily Long published 29 September 20 You have to be careful what you say to Alexa. Here's how to keep your voice-enabled devices secure.