Plain-jane bulbs are so yesterday. Smart lights are in, not only because they're one of the easiest ways to enter the world of smart home tech, but also because they're one of the most affordable.

You've picked up your first set of smart light bulbs, and now you want to get started with set up. Thankfully, this process is super easy and takes minimal time to learn. The way to connect a smart ...

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I'm new to the smart light revolution, and I'm not turning back. Let me explain. I lived in my last home for 17 years, and while it needed upgrades throughout, the lights were the least of my worries.

Smart lights can transform your space and your daily routine in ways regular lights can’t. I’ve used smart lights for years to change the ambiance of my apartment, automate lights based on the time of ...

The best smart bulbs add convenience, customization and color to a fundamental part of every home: lighting. They can overhaul your living room without any changes to the furniture and decor or serve ...

Xiaomi is obviously best known as a phone maker in select markets in Asia and Europe. It may not offer phones in the U.S. market yet, but the company has released various accessories in the U.S.

This new A19 smart bulb plays nice with Ring security cameras and motion-sensing lights, but it lacks the functionality that other smart lighting systems offer. Ring made a name for itself with its ...

The Yeelight color smart bulb is bright enough and boasts some clever lighting features, but its quirky app gave us trouble. One of the few smart bulbs we’ve seen that is compatible with Alexa, Google ...