Smart Home How Tos
Latest Smart Home How Tos
How to delete your Amazon Echo recordings
By Olivia Tambini last updated
If the news that Amazon keeps recordings of your Alexa conversations keeps you up at night, check out this guide to deleting your transcripts.
How to stop Alexa from listening to you
By Andrew Williams last updated
From muting the mic to completely wiping your voice search history, here's how to take back your privacy.
How to use Google Assistant to organize your life
By Olivia Tambini published
Here’s how to use Google Assistant to check your appointments, sort your calendar, make shopping lists, and more.
How to use Google Assistant on your travels
By Olivia Tambini published
Planning a trip? This is how Google Assistant can help.
How to use Google Assistant to play music
By Olivia Tambini published
Want to use your Google Assistant speaker to play music? Here’s everything you need to know.
How to use Google Assistant to control your smart home
By Olivia Tambini published
From connected lights to thermostats, here’s everything you need to know about controlling your smart home with Google Assistant.
How to turn off Google Assistant
By Tom Bedford published
If you're sick of accidentally summoning Google Assistant all the time, or want it gone for whatever reason, follow these steps.
How to make a smart internet-connected Christmas tree
By Matt Hanson, Henry St Leger published
You don’t need to spend a fortune to make a smart Christmas tree – here's how to do it.
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