Playing your favourite playlist on Alexa is as simple as saying “Alexa, play (playlist name)”. But most people aren’t aware of just how many playlists that the experts over at Amazon Music have curated. In this guide, I’ve put together a list of the 40 best Alexa playlists along with the alexa command to play … Read more
Samsung and Android are two of the biggest names in technology and you’ll often see both logos side by side on phones and tablets. But, what’s the difference between them? Is Samsung the same as Android? No, Samsung and Android are different. Samsung is a maker of hardware such as phones, cameras, and TVs whereas … Read more
You can easily automate your smart home thanks to Alexa routines which are highly customizable. However, as with all technology, they don’t always work. In this article, I’ll provide some tips on how to fix Alexa routines when they aren’t working properly. How to Test a Routine When troubleshooting routines, you can easily test the … Read more
I’m a big advocate of Philips Hue, not least for the reliability that a Hue setup can offer. However, there’s no denying that it’s one of the pricier options on the market. If you’ve already bought into the Hue ecosystem but are looking for some cheaper third-party bulbs that work with Philips Hue, then this … Read more
The bathroom is one of the most overlooked rooms in the smart home, with manufacturers largely to blame so my list of smart bathroom devices is fairly short compared to other rooms in the home. Nonetheless, I know my readers are keen to have every room covered so I’ve pulled together this comprehensive list of … Read more
Audible is owned by Amazon, so you won’t be surprised to hear that the two services integrate together really well. In this article, I’ll share a full list of Alexa commands for Audible along with helpful tips to access some of the bespoke features only available through Amazon’s voice assistant. If you’ve not yet signed … Read more
If you’re a HomeKit user, you’ll be aware that not every device plays nicely with the platform and the introduction of HomeKit Secure Video has added even more hurdles for manufacturers when creating security cameras. For this reason, it’s difficult to find HomeKit-enabled security cameras for your smart home, let along know if they are … Read more
If you’ve considered buying a smart security camera from the leading brands such as Ring, Nest, or Logitech, you’ll quickly discover that an ongoing subscription is required to access all the features. Luckily, several manufacturers have recognised that not everyone is happy with an ongoing commitment. In this guide, I’ll share the best smart security … Read more
An Amazon Echo smart speaker might have lots of advanced features for surfing the web and controlling your smart home via the endless list of Alexa commands, but it’s still an excellent speaker for playing music. In this guide, I’ll share all the music streaming services you can connect to Alexa and use via your … Read more
If you’re a news junkie, Alexa has got you covered with an easy way to keep up with your interests, whether that’s global news, sports, or a niche topic. Thanks to Amazon’s flash briefings feature, you can customise your daily report so that Alexa plays your favourite bulletins, with the ability to skip between them … Read more
