Smart light bulbs can be a great start to a smart home, but they have a major weakness. You'd be better off upgrading another ...

Vivint has announced a major addition to its smart home service offering: a wireless smart lighting system that doesn’t require the homeowner to replace the ...

Given the right scenario, the Lutron Aurora perfectly solves the smart bulb, dumb switch dilemma—at least when it comes to Philips Hue smart bulbs. The problem with smart bulbs like the Philips Hue ...

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Replacing every light in the house with a smart bulb can get pricey quickly. One easy way to add intelligence to a room’s lights is with a smart light switch. Once installed, you’ll be able to ...

It's the latest evidence that smart bulbs and smart switches are finally learning to play nice in the connected home. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure ...

When you want to make your lights smarter without changing the bulbs, you’re likely looking at upgrading to a smart light switch. One of the more vital functions of a smart switch is its ability to ...

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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 ...

Want to start smartening up your home? One easy option is to grab a ton of smart bulbs—but those die over time and need constant replacing. Another option with more longevity is to switch out your ...