Smart Home Wizards is an independent website that explains smart home gear in plain English: how to set it up, how to fix it when it stops working, and how to work out what is worth buying.

It is run by Nick Creighton, founder and editor.

What you will find here

Setup walkthroughs, troubleshooting steps, compatibility answers and buying guides for Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and the devices that plug into them.

How the guides are made

Guides are researched from manufacturer documentation, official support pages, published specifications and standards bodies such as the Connectivity Standards Alliance. We do not run a product testing lab, and we do not claim hands-on testing unless a page says so specifically. The full method is on the How We Research Our Guides page.

How the site makes money

The site is free to read. It is paid for by advertising and by affiliate links: if you buy something through a link on this site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Details are in the affiliate disclosure.

Get in touch

Found a mistake, or a step that no longer matches the app? Email [email protected] or use the contact page. Corrections are welcome and we fix confirmed errors.