Like most things IKEA, the 21 Matter-compatible smart home devices are simple, sleek and silly affordable. They include a $6 ...

We chose the Wyze WPLA19 smart light bulb as our best overall pick because it has a range of dimmable soft white illumination. Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon If you’re looking to create a more ...

Ah, the light bulb. Thomas Edison’s invention changed everything, and our modern world wouldn’t be where it’s at now without it. Through the years, the technology evolved to deliver more energy ...

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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 ...

If you want to make your home smarter without spending much, these four gadgets can help automate tasks, improve security, and control lighting easily.

HomeKit light bulbs offer both functionality and convenience. They’ve come down in cost in recent years while also getting much more reliable thanks to technology like Thread and Matter. These smart ...

If you’re starting from scratch, we think Philips Hue Smart Bulbs (buy now) are the best smart lights you can get. They’re ...

Smart technology like Alexa speakers, smart plugs, and smart thermostats have streamlined how we interact with the everyday components of our homes, giving the basic functionality of something as ...