Smart Home How-Tos
Latest Smart Home How-Tos
How to set up multi-room music on Apple HomePod and HomePod mini
By James Archer published
Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini can be multi-room champions as well as smart speakers – here’s how to get them connected.
How to use Amazon Alexa Drop In feature on Echo speakers
By Kate Kozuch published
How to use Amazon Alexa’s Drop In feature on Echo speakers, including the Echo Dot, Echo Show and more.
5 ways to secure your Alexa device
By Emily Long published
You have to be careful what you say to Alexa. Here's how to keep your voice-enabled devices secure.
How to change Alexa's name
By Kate Kozuch published
How to change Alexa's name so your Echo smart speaker responds to a different wake word.
How to change the background picture on your Echo Show
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's how to change the background picture on your Echo Show
How to get free Amazon Music on your Echo
By Monica Chin, Mohammad Tabari published
You can now use Amazon Music for free on Echo devices. Here's how to set it up.
How to make a voice or video call using Amazon Alexa
By Dan Moren published
Here's how to make a voice or video call using Amazon Alexa.
How to use Ring Control Center to protect your privacy
By Mike Prospero published
The Control Center in Ring's app for its video doorbells and home security cameras lets you manage all your privacy and security settings. Here's how to use it.
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