How to choose and buy a soundbar By Max Slater-Robins published 25 August 24 We look at some of the important factors to consider when upgrading your home entertainment system
How to set up your new powered or active stereo speakers for the best sound By James Holland published 3 April 25 Using the Fluance Ai61 as a guide, we take a look at how to set up and get the best audio out of your stereo speakers.
How to connect an Amazon Echo device to a Bluetooth speaker By David Nield published 25 June 24 By connecting your smart Amazon speaker to another speaker, you can boost the quality of its audio output.
How to set up an Amazon Echo: top tips for your new Alexa speaker By David Nield last updated 26 June 24 Here's a beginner's guide to getting started with a new Amazon Echo smart speaker.
7 things you should know before buying an Echo speaker – don't make the same mistakes I did By Josephine Watson last updated 9 July 25 There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.
How to set up and use Alexa sound detection: soothe crying babies, barking dogs and noisy snorers By Alistair Charlton published 28 June 24 Instructions for setting up Alexa routines that use the assistant's sound detection tech
5 places to find free white noise for sleep By Ruth Jones published 9 January 24 From the classic fan to a calm garden in Japan, these are the best places online to find white noise.
Automix is the Apple Music feature that made me love listening to music on my iPhone again By Graham Barlow published 17 September 25 AutoMix comes as an upgrade to Apple Music as part of the new iOS 26 update, and it sounds great.
How to pair Sony headphones with your phone (or anything else) By Becca Caddy published 3 February 25 Learn how to put your Sony headphones or earbuds in pairing mode to connect to any Bluetooth device.
How to find Spotify Daylist, to get daily (weirdly named) curated playlists just for you By Rowan Davies published 8 September 24 Spotify Daylist is a unique insight to your daily music listening habits. Here's where you can find it.
How to connect your AirPods to an Xbox By Amelia Schwanke published 6 May 24 Find out how to connect your AirPods to an Xbox Series X/S or One in just a few minutes in this step by step guide.
How to change Alexa wake word By James Holland published 1 December 23 If you don’t want to say “Hey, Alexa,” you don’t have to. You can easily change it to something and we’ve provided two different ways to do so.
How to get a Spotify student discount: score 50% off Premium while you study By Becky Scarrott published 30 July 24 All you need to know about nabbing discounted student access to Spotify's 100 million tracks, 6 million podcasts titles and 350,000 audiobooks.
The best ways to control your HomeKit smart home: from your TV to your Apple Watch By Alistair Charlton last updated 24 June 24 Apple Watch now supports family sharing, but what is the best way to control your HomeKit smart home?
How to update an Apple HomePod By James Holland published 23 November 23 Don’t let your HomePod get out-of-date. With a few easy steps, you can easily take advantage of the newest features.
How to use your Alexa to create a relaxing sleep routine (no screens required) By Ruth Hamilton published 14 March 24 Alexa routines can help you follow a regular wind-down routine... and they can make your mornings brighter too.
What is Bluetooth? By Allisa James last updated 17 April 24 Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about the wireless communication protocol that most of us use every day.
Everything you need to know to set up your smart home By Alistair Charlton published 24 June 24 Our guide to everything you can do with a fully-connected smart home
How to upgrade to a smart display: take your smart home to the next level By Cat Ellis published 26 June 25 Mobile apps and speakers are fine when you're starting out, but as your smart home grows, it's time to think bigger.
Only one AirPod working? Here's what to do about it By Amelia Schwanke published 23 March 24 If only one AirPod is working, then try these few simple steps to get the best Apple headphones going again.
Google Podcast shuts down on April 2 – and here's what you can do about it By Cesar Cadenas published 1 April 24 Google is giving podcast listeners a way to migrate your data over to YouTube Music or a supporting third-party service.
Alexa not responding? Here's how to fix By James Holland published 6 December 23 Sometimes, Alexa runs into technical difficulties. Here’s what to do when the voice assistant isn’t responding.
How to change your Ring doorbell sound By Alistair Charlton published 30 November 23 Fancy a change to the sound of your Ring Video Doorbell? Follow these instructions to learn all about the Ring Chime and app notification sounds.
How to set up Routines with Alexa: make the most Amazon Echo-based automations By Josephine Watson last updated 11 December 24 Amazon's Alexa voice assistant can do more than respond to queries - it can intelligently react to a number of triggers without you saying a word.
Alexa too loud? How to use Whisper Mode on an Amazon Echo By Josephine Watson last updated 27 December 24 Whether you've got a late night query or just enjoy some peace and quiet, Alexa's Whisper Mode can be a real boon.
How to make collaborative playlists in Apple Music on iOS 17 By Nikshep Myle published 15 August 24 This guide shows you how to create collaborative playlists in Apple Music on iOS 17.
How to reorder a playlist on Spotify By Emma Street published 23 August 24 Customize your music listening experience by arranging your Spotify playlists exactly the way you want on both desktop and mobile.
How to stop Siri reading messages on AirPods By Jennifer Allen published 21 July 24 For those times you don't want to have your messages read to you on the move, we've got all you need to know about how to turn off Siri reading messages on AirPods.
How to connect AirPods to a Chromebook By Amelia Schwanke published 1 April 24 Here's how to connect your AirPods to a Chromebook in just three quick and easy steps.
How to turn off Siri on AirPods By Jennifer Allen published 28 April 24 Siri is a useful voice assistant but sometimes you just want to be left alone. Here's how to turn off Siri on AirPods either temporarily or permanently.