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How to clean a robot vacuum: top tips for keeping your robovac in working order
By Janet A Leigh published
A Robot vacuum lets you outsource the door of vacuuming your floors completely. Here’s how to keep it clean and in tip-top condition.

How to change Alexa’s voice to a masculine tone on an Amazon Echo
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Alexa can respond in both its original feminine tone as well as a more masculine-sounding voice. Here’s how to change the voice on your Echo device.

How to connect Apple HomePod Mini speakers to Apple TV
By Axel Metz published
In this guide, we walk you through how to connect your Apple HomePod Mini speaker to your Apple TV.

How to make group calls with Alexa on an Amazon Echo
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Here’s everything you need to know about using your Amazon Echo smart speaker or Amazon Echo Show smart display to make group calls

Every Alexa privacy setting and how to change them
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Alexa has a range of privacy settings that ensure its recordings can be reviewed and deleted. Here's everything you need to know.

How to use HomePod's Intercom feature
By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated
Let everyone in the house know dinner's ready

How to change Alexa’s voice, speed, language and accent
By Henry St Leger last updated
Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant is ubiquitous these days, but there’s still a paucity of options when it comes to its voice.

How to connect your Google Calendar to Amazon Echo
By Matt Hanson last updated
We show you how to make your Amazon Echo even more useful by hooking it up to your Google Calendar.
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