Stop Using Just 20% of Your Smart Speaker.
4 out of 5 people only use their speaker for music and timers. We show you the simple secrets to joining the 20% who have unlocked a fully automated home—without the complexity.
Unlock hidden smart speaker tricks to simplify your daily life.
Voice Tips
Master voice commands you never knew existed.
Smart Setup
Step-by-step guides to connect your devices effortlessly.
Tips to create routines that fit your lifestyle perfectly.
Daily Routines
What is "Matter"
(And Why Should You Care?)
If you’ve ever bought a smart bulb only to find out it doesn't work with your specific speaker, you’ve experienced the biggest problem in smart homes. For years, different brands spoke different "languages."
Matter is the new Universal Translator.
It is a new standard backed by Apple, Google, and Amazon. When you see the Matter logo on a box, it means three things for you:
It Just Works: You don't need to check "Works with Alexa" or "Works with Google." If it has the Matter logo, it works with all of them.
Simple Setup: No more downloading 10 different apps. You just scan a QR code with your phone, and the device is added to your home in seconds.
Faster & More Reliable: Matter devices talk to your speaker directly inside your home, not through the internet. This means your lights turn on instantly, even if your Wi-Fi is acting up.
The Bottom Line: If you are buying new smart devices today, look for the Matter logo. It’s the "secret" to a smart home that doesn't require a degree in computer science to fix.
Matter Starter Kit: Easy Devices That Work with Everything
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Why it’s "Smart Speaker Secrets"
Approved Smart Bulb Nanoleaf Essentials (A19) Cheap, no extra hub needed, and supports "Circadian Lighting" (matches the sun).
Smart Plug TP-Link Tapo (P125M) Turns "dumb" appliances (like a kettle or fan) smart instantly via Matter
.Entry Sensor Aqara Door & Window Sensor P2 Uses "Thread" (built into many speakers) for instant alerts if a door opens.
Colour Lighting Govee Matter LED Strip The easiest way to add "vibe" lighting to a TV or desk that Alexa or Google can control.
Budget Bulb Linkind Matter Wi-Fi Bulb Often found for under $10—perfect for testing the waters.
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