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How to use your smart lights as wake-up lights
By David Nield published
Make your mornings just a little bit more bearable by having your lights come on slowly, on a schedule.
How to connect an Amazon Echo device to a Bluetooth speaker
By David Nield published
By connecting your smart Amazon speaker to another speaker, you can boost the quality of its audio output.
The best ways to control your HomeKit smart home: from your TV to your Apple Watch
By Alistair Charlton last updated
Apple Watch now supports family sharing, but what is the best way to control your HomeKit smart home?
How to keep your smart home secure
By David Nield published
If you've got a smart home in place, you don't want anyone else getting access – here's what to do.
Everything you need to know to set up your smart home
By Alistair Charlton published
Our guide to everything you can do with a fully-connected smart home
How to prep your home for a robot vacuum
By James Holland last updated
Robot vacuums are very handy, not to mention mostly hands-free. However, you do need to do a little prep to get the most out of them. Here’s how.
How to clean your household appliances: expert tips from TV's queen of clean
By Emily Peck published
An expert explains how to keep your coffee machine, air fryer, hair dryer and more in tip-top condition.
How to restart Alexa
By James Holland published
One of the easiest ways to fix a problem is to restart your device, and it’s no different with an Alexa-enabled one. Here’s what you need to do.
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