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The Nanoleaf Skylight lighting up a room various shades of purple.

How to reset the Nanoleaf Skylight

You can perform a soft reset or factory reset on the Nanoleaf Skylight, and neither task should take more than a few minutes. Here's what you need to know.
The Nanoleaf Skylight lighting up a room various shades of purple.

How to fix the ‘unreachable’ error on Nanoleaf Skylight

Philips Hue bulb on a bleached wood plank.

How to reset Philips Hue bulbs and light strips

A person using a smart light switch.

The best smart light switch for Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit

The Diasy logo on a white background.

Daisy is an installation and repair company designed for your smart home

The Twinkly Matrix Smart LED Curtain with green lights.

The Twinkly Matrix is a smart LED curtain with 500 mappable lights

The Govee AI Sync Box Kit 2 with a gaming monitor on display at CES 2024.

I checked out Govee’s new AI smart lights and now I want them everywhere

The Nanoleaf Skylight lighting up a room various shades of purple.

Nanoleaf upgrades its music-syncing skills, launches new lighting products at CES 2024

Wyze Bulb Color in lamp green

How to factory reset a Wyze Bulb

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat in stainless steel.

How to save money with your smart home this winter

The Eve Light Switch (Matter) installed on a wall.

Eve expands Matter lineup with smart outlet, light switch, and blinds

Nanoleaf Essentials A19 3-Pack of bulbs in living room.

How to reset Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Bulbs

Twinkly smart lights set up around Christmas tree.

The best holiday smart lights

Smart holiday lights use an app on your phone or voice assistant to turn them on, change colors, or even put on a light show. These are the best options.
Philips Hue and Spotify

Best Philips Hue deals: Lightstrips and dimmable bulbs

You can design your home using lights, and there's no better way to do it than with Philips Hue products. We've gathered the best Philips Hue deals right here.
The Amazon Smart Thermostat hanging on wall.

Break out of a rut with these useful summer-focused smart home routines

From managing your air conditioning to adding life and color to your outdoor ambiance, here are the best smart home routines you can use throughout the summer.
The GE Lighting Smart Hexagon Panels installed in a game room.

GE Lighting launches Smart Hexagon Panels with support for Alexa and Google Home

The Smart Hexagon Panels are pricey, but they include heaps of cool features like support for voice commands, six customizable zones, and music syncing skills.
Arlo Pro 3 Flood Light on white house

Best smart outdoor floodlights

Get the best lighting for your yard with these smart outdoor floodlights.
The Harth Sleep-Shift Light Bulb running next to a bed.

Are smart lights bulbs worth it?

Smart light bulbs give you several ways to control their performance or alter their appearance. But are they worth the inflated price tag?
The Govee Light Strip installed on a shelf.

Govee jumps on the Matter bandwagon with new LED Strip Light

The Govee LED Strip Light M1 is the first product from the company to offer full Matter support, and more Matter-enabled products are expected to arrive soon.
The Dynamic Effects Neon-Shape Smart Lights glowing purple.

GE Lighting launches colorful, customizable rope lights with a built-in microphone

The Dynamic Effects Neon-Shape Smart Lights are compatible with both Alexa and Google Home, and can adjust their performance in real time based on nearby sound.
GE Cync lights set up in gaming room.

Best smart lights for Google Home

The Google ecosystem can help you manage your home lighting seamlessly and smoothly. Here's a look at the best smart lights for Google Home in 2023.
The Nanoleaf Essential lineup installed in a home theater.

How to fix the Nanoleaf unreachable error

If your Nanoleaf product is showing up as "unreachable," you'll be glad to know there are several ways to fix the issue. Here's a look at what you need to do.
The Google Nest Hub Max in use.

Why you should be using Google Home Routines

Wondering if setting up Google Home Routines is worth the trouble? It is! Here's what they can do for you and how to get started.
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat in stainless steel.

Save money on your utility bills with these smart home gadgets

From smart bulbs and smart thermostats to security cameras and more, these smart home devices can help you save money on your monthly utility bills.

8 things you didn’t know smart lights could do

Sure, smart lights can be turned on/off with an app, but what else? In this piece, we explore eight lesser-known functions of most major smart light systems.
The Nanoleaf 4D TV syncing lights to the colors on TV.

Nanoleaf reveals new Matter-enabled smart lights at CES 2023

Nanoleaf reveals several smart lights at CES 2023, including a unique, modular ceiling fixture. All devices also support Matter for easy smart home integration.
Eufy Floodlight Camera 2 Pro turned on and installed on side of building.

Best options for outdoor lighting at home

You want to keep the exterior of your home well-lit at night, right? These are the best smart outdoor lighting options available.
Nanoleaf lights design.

Best smart lights for Apple HomeKit

You're all-in with Apple, and you want the best smart lights available. Here are our top picks for HomeKit-compatible smart lights.
Roku Smart Home camera feed

Roku gets into the smart home business with Wyze and Walmart

Roku has teamed up with smart home device manufacturer Wyze for a line of cameras and lights — and we've got full pricing and details.
Best IFTT Recipes

IFTTT routines for fall

As the days get shorter and the weather becomes less predictable, use IFTTT to alert you to important news and to make your routines easier.
Person holding smartphone with IFTTT screen visible.

Best IFTTT Applets

Wish your smart home devices talked to each other better? IFTTT can help. Here's what to know about automating your life easily and the applets to help.
The Govee Immersion Kit enhances on-screen content.

How to use smart ambient lighting

You don't need down lights, overhead lamps, and glaring bulbs. Ambient lighting is the warmer, more colorful way to paint a room. Here's how to get started.
Woman having glass of wine with Govee Smart LED light bulb on.

How to automatically light up a room when you enter

Smart lights can figure out when you're getting close and automatically turn on. Learn how to make this feature work for you.
philips hue outdoor range

How smart tech can improve your 4th of July BBQ

Want to one-up your family members' 4th of July barbecues? Let smart home tech help you show your patriotism.