I've spent years testing out smart bulbs, smart switches, smart light strips -- you name it. Here's the stuff I'd buy.

You might want to add multiple smart bulbs throughout your home and automate them via advanced features like Scenes or Routines—or even use them alongside other types of connected devices ...

All of the best smart lights use LEDs, which means they're low energy: they deliver lots of light but they don't need lots of energy to do it and they don't run particularly hot either.

Many people choose to use smart bulbs and smart switches for their lights to save on energy costs. But, do smart lights use power when they are turned off? This post will take a look at how smart ...

Having dealt with a number of smart bulbs over the years, I have found that cheaper ones (aka budget brands) can have connectivity issues during pairing and sometimes even during use. The GE Cync ...

A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's beats included smart home tech, lighting, appliances, broadband and home networking. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural ...

After over 3 decades working in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane began writing to broaden his reach. Throughout his career, his passion has ...

In the age of the LED light bulb, consumers have an unfathomable range of lighting options. This has, perversely, made the task of pleasantly illuminating our homes harder, not easier. The culprit is ...

Some companies use a more honest 6 to 8 hours of use for ... LED dimmer switch or — my preferred option — choose a smart LED bulb with self-dimming features you can control via app rather ...

IKEA has launched a new smart bulb in a number of European countries. The TRADFRI LED E14 806 lumen bulb provides both dimmable white and coloured lighting, and has a 25,000 day life expectancy.

When it comes to smart home lighting ... That’s it! Your new bulb is now ready to use with HomeKit. From here, you can customize scenes, set schedules, and control them with Siri or the Home ...