7 smart outdoor tech gadgets for creating a backyard oasis
The outdoor life is for unplugging -- or is it? These smart gadgets can improve your outdoor enjoyment.
How to change your smart light colors
One of the greatest features of smart lights is being able to change them to all sorts of colors. Here's how you do it.
Illuminate your home and party with Vont’s Smart LED Strip Lights
Grab Vont's Smart LED Light Strips at a steep discount and illuminate your home in vibrant colors and music-reactive lights!
How smart lighting affects your health
Learn how smart lighting affects your eyesight, sleep schedule, and mood.
How to sync smart lights with your TV
Did you know your smart lights can reflect the colors and action of your favorite movies and TV shows? Here's how to set it up.
The best smart lights of CES 2022
If you've been wading through all of the CES 2022 news to find the best in lights, take a gander at what we've rounded up.
Twinkly’s new Dots LED string lights play nice with Razer Chroma
Gaming nd smart home fans alike will want to check out Twinkly Dots. They support Razer Chroma, the Omen Gaming Hub, and USB power.
TP-Link enters U.S. smart home market with salvo of devices
TP-Link's Tapo brand is bringing smart cameras, sensors, lights, and plugs to American shores this year.
Does that appliance need an app? I don’t think so
Do mobile apps really make our home appliances smarter? Manufacturers say yes, but we beg to differ.
Why smart lights are the perfect entry point to the smart home
Start building your smart home on the right foot. Smart lights are painless, easy to set up, and highly affordable.
How to sync smart lights to music
Get the party started with smart lights that sync to your music, be it streaming on Spotify or stored locally. Learn how to do it and which lights to use.
Guide to the best automated smart light switch timers
Manage your home lighting with schedules thanks to smart light timers. Learn about the best timers available and how they work.
Can smart lights help with seasonal affective disorder?
Seasonal affective disorder can really bring you down in the winter. Smart lights can help fight the symptoms but aren't a substitute for proper light therapy.
The best Google Home routines and how to use them
Google Home routines can help automate your life and save time by doing multiple things at once. Here are some of the best routines we've found.
Smart lighting for safety and security
Smart security lights can help secure your home's perimeter. Find out how motion sensing and mobile alerts can provide greater peace of mind.
Smart lighting voice control guide
Having voice-activated lights is one of the hallmarks of a truly modern home. Learn the ins and outs of how it works here and how to use Philips Hue lights.
How to control your Christmas lights with voice commands
The holidays are rapidly approaching! Setting up holiday lights is tricky, learn how to use Christmas smart lights to control them with voice assistants.
Your Christmas tree might be bright, but here’s how to make it smart
Making a smart Christmas tree is easier than you think with the right products and apps. Here's how to set schedules, control colors, sync to music, and more!
How long does smart lighting last?
Smart light bulbs are a big investment. Do they last long enough to be worth the cost? Let's dig into the issues.
Smart light bulbs vs. smart switches: The pros and cons
How do you decide between updating your home with smart light bulbs or just updating to smart light switches? Here's what you need to know to decide.
Top 5 benefits of smart lighting
Smart lighting systems offer a lot of advantages, but are they worth the investment? We take a deep dive into the many benefits of smart lighting solutions.
How do smart lights work?
There's a lot going on inside a smart light bulb. We're going to dig into the science of LEDs, the wireless protocols used, and the wide range of designs.
Do smart lights save money?
If you're looking to save money on your electric bill, try upgrading your lights. We're run through the best energy-saving light bulbs.
Guide to smart light switches
Add intelligence to your lamps with a smart light switch! By swapping out your old switches, you can command home lighting from your phone or with your voice.
How to use motion sensors for smart lights outdoors
Outdoor light motion sensors can add a healthy level of security to your home. Here's how to set them up.
Smart light bulb buying guide
Let us help you navigate the waters of smart light bulb shopping. Which is the best smart bulb? How expensive are they? What can you even do with them?
How to use Philips Hue lights with geofencing
Philips Hue's app now allows you to use your exact location to turn lights on or off automatically when you arrive or leave home. Here's how to do it.
Investing in illumination? Here’s why budget bulbs may be your best bet
There are hundreds of smart light bulbs and lighting kits on the market, but what brands should you invest in? Our expertise says stick with the budget brands.
How to easily automate smart lights
Learn how to get your smart lights working for you We show you how to automate Philips Hue, Wyze and LIFX bulbs.
Nanoleaf Lines ditches the panels for a modular wall-mounted light bar design
The Lines are the newest entry in Nanoleaf's lineup. These smart lights can display up to 16 million different colors, match your music, and more.
How to connect Alexa to lights
Amazon's Alexa makes it easy to connect your smart lights to your smart assistant for simple, streamlined control. Learn how to do it with these easy steps.
Smart home devices shouldn’t have so many little annoyances in the setup process
Every smart device has a different setup process. The entire industry could benefit from standardizing the setup process.
Which smart lights should you use with Alexa?
If you have an Echo or similar Alexa device, there are plenty of smart lighting options on the market that work with Alexa: These are the best models for you!
The best automations for smart lights
Smart lighting opens up a world of creative home automation possibilities. Here are our favorite productive ways to use smart lighting and bulbs at home.