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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 install a smart video doorbell
By Alistair Charlton published
Wired or wireless, installing a video doorbell requires only a drill, screwdriver and a basic understanding of domestic wiring. Here's how to get the job done.

How to change your Ring doorbell sound
By Alistair Charlton published
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 control your smart home with IFTTT
By Alistair Charlton last updated
Get non-communicative smart home devices working with each other.
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