How to choose and buy a soundbar By Max Slater-Robins published 25 August 24 We look at some of the important factors to consider when upgrading your home entertainment system
How to set up your new powered or active stereo speakers for the best sound By James Holland published 3 April 25 Using the Fluance Ai61 as a guide, we take a look at how to set up and get the best audio out of your stereo speakers.
How to connect an Amazon Echo device to a Bluetooth speaker By David Nield published 25 June 24 By connecting your smart Amazon speaker to another speaker, you can boost the quality of its audio output.
7 things you should know before buying an Echo speaker – don't make the same mistakes I did By Josephine Watson last updated 9 July 25 There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.
How to set up and use Alexa sound detection: soothe crying babies, barking dogs and noisy snorers By Alistair Charlton published 28 June 24 Instructions for setting up Alexa routines that use the assistant's sound detection tech
How to pair Sony headphones with your phone (or anything else) By Becca Caddy published 3 February 25 Learn how to put your Sony headphones or earbuds in pairing mode to connect to any Bluetooth device.
Automix is the Apple Music feature that made me love listening to music on my iPhone again By Graham Barlow published 17 September 25 AutoMix comes as an upgrade to Apple Music as part of the new iOS 26 update, and it sounds great.
How to find Spotify Daylist, to get daily (weirdly named) curated playlists just for you By Rowan Davies published 8 September 24 Spotify Daylist is a unique insight to your daily music listening habits. Here's where you can find it.
How to use your Alexa to create a relaxing sleep routine (no screens required) By Ruth Hamilton published 14 March 24 Alexa routines can help you follow a regular wind-down routine... and they can make your mornings brighter too.
How to connect your AirPods to an Xbox By Amelia Schwanke published 6 May 24 Find out how to connect your AirPods to an Xbox Series X/S or One in just a few minutes in this step by step guide.
How to get a Spotify student discount: score 50% off Premium while you study By Becky Scarrott published 30 July 24 All you need to know about nabbing discounted student access to Spotify's 100 million tracks, 6 million podcasts titles and 350,000 audiobooks.
Everything you need to know to set up your smart home By Alistair Charlton published 24 June 24 Our guide to everything you can do with a fully-connected smart home
How to upgrade to a smart display: take your smart home to the next level By Cat Ellis published 26 June 25 Mobile apps and speakers are fine when you're starting out, but as your smart home grows, it's time to think bigger.
Alexa too loud? How to use Whisper Mode on an Amazon Echo By Josephine Watson last updated 27 December 24 Whether you've got a late night query or just enjoy some peace and quiet, Alexa's Whisper Mode can be a real boon.
Only one AirPod working? Here's what to do about it By Amelia Schwanke published 23 March 24 If only one AirPod is working, then try these few simple steps to get the best Apple headphones going again.
Google Podcast shuts down on April 2 – and here's what you can do about it By Cesar Cadenas published 1 April 24 Google is giving podcast listeners a way to migrate your data over to YouTube Music or a supporting third-party service.
How to reorder a playlist on Spotify By Emma Street published 23 August 24 Customize your music listening experience by arranging your Spotify playlists exactly the way you want on both desktop and mobile.
How to set up Routines with Alexa: make the most Amazon Echo-based automations By Josephine Watson last updated 11 December 24 Amazon's Alexa voice assistant can do more than respond to queries - it can intelligently react to a number of triggers without you saying a word.
How to stop Siri reading messages on AirPods By Jennifer Allen published 21 July 24 For those times you don't want to have your messages read to you on the move, we've got all you need to know about how to turn off Siri reading messages on AirPods.
How to connect AirPods to a Chromebook By Amelia Schwanke published 1 April 24 Here's how to connect your AirPods to a Chromebook in just three quick and easy steps.
How to make collaborative playlists in Apple Music on iOS 17 By Nikshep Myle published 15 August 24 This guide shows you how to create collaborative playlists in Apple Music on iOS 17.
Can AirPods connect to a Samsung phone or TV? By Amelia Schwanke published 5 May 24 Just like with any other Android device, you can connect AirPods to all Samsung phones, tablets and TVs that support Bluetooth.
How to set up a PlayStation Portal By Lloyd Coombes published 25 December 24 Everything you need to know to set up a PlayStation Portal.
How to turn off Siri on AirPods By Jennifer Allen published 28 April 24 Siri is a useful voice assistant but sometimes you just want to be left alone. Here's how to turn off Siri on AirPods either temporarily or permanently.
How to change AirPods settings from your iPhone, to customize how they work By Jennifer Allen published 14 July 24 If you want to tweak some settings on your AirPods to get them just how you like them, we've got all you need to know about exactly that.
How to use Google Assistant: make your Google Home speaker work for you By David Nield published 24 June 24 From playing music to controlling your smart home, there's a lot that Google Assistant can do for you.
How to connect AirPods to a PS4 By Jennifer Allen published 28 July 24 Using your AirPods with your PS4 isn't as simple as you might think. Here's what you need to do to get them playing nicely.
It’s 2025 and Apple has still not fixed this ancient Mac bug – but here’s a solution By Graham Barlow published 21 June 25 My Mac succumbed to a decades-old Mac bug that Apple refuses to fix, but thankfully there's a way to squash it.
How to connect to your AirPods for the first time By Henry St Leger last updated 6 November 24 Just bought some AirPods? Here's how to connect to your AirPods for the first time.
How to add ChatGPT or Gemini voice mode to your iPhone Action button (while you wait for Siri's big upgrade) By Graham Barlow published 20 March 25 If you're tired of Siri you can add ChatGPT or Gemini to your iPhone’s Action button with ease.
