Smart Home How Tos
Latest Smart Home How Tos
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.
How to set up your Ring Video Doorbell (wireless)
By Jennifer Oksien published
Discover how to set up your Ring Video Doorbell (wireless) to boost your home surveillance.
How to set up your Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
By Jennifer Oksien published
Here's how to set up your Amazon Echo Dot quickly and easily with minimal fuss.
How to set up your Philips Hue Bridge
By Jennifer Oksien published
Discover or recap how to set up your Philips Hue Bridge to unlock more smart lighting possibilities.
Why you should spring clean your smart home ecosystem in 2023 – and how to do it
By Michelle Rae Uy published
Here's why and how you should spring clean your smart home ecosystem this year.
The best ways to control your HomeKit smart home: from your TV to your Apple Watch
By Caroline Preece, Jennifer Oksien last updated
Apple Watch now supports family sharing, but what is the best way to control your HomeKit smart home?
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