I know some people think that a lot of smart home tech is frivolous, and some of it is, I’ll agree, but there are certain things that make daily life a little better. For example, I have security ...

Customized home lighting used to mean a dimmer switch. Today, smart light bulbs let you control colors, sync to music, fade at bedtime or even choose white light to suit your mood—from warm amber ...

We install and test more than 100 smart devices in our homes each year to assess their ease of use, reliability, and ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Upgrading to smart bulbs is one of the easiest entry points to creating a home full of smart devices and enjoying the convenience of ...

Smart light bulbs are among the most popular smart home devices of 2023. Offering heaps of functionality and clocking in at prices under $30, they’re an affordable way to bring smarts into your home.

Weirdly enough, my first foray into smart lighting sucked. My partner purchased a random brand from Amazon, and the bulbs ...

When you go to the hardware store looking for a simple light bulb, you’re faced with a wide range of choices. First the type: incandescent, compact fluorescent, halogen, or LED? Then the hue: bright ...