When I started building my home three years ago, I assumed smart bulbs were the obvious choice. They're everywhere in marketing materials, they look cool, and swapping out regular bulbs or can lights ...

A breakdown of what smart light bulbs do, how they work, and how to choose the right one Smart light bulbs are LED bulbs that can be controlled using a smartphone, tablet, or smart home automation ...

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Conor has been staunchly in favor of Android since graduating to a smartphone from his hot pink Motorola RAZR. In fact, he'll gladly ruin a friendly dinner in service of lambasting Apple devices to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Devices like smart thermostats, speakers, and video doorbells can help convert your home into a smart one without requiring complex wiring or ...

If you own an Amazon Echo smart speaker or Echo Show smart display, but aren't using it to control and automate your home, you're missing out on an incredibly useful tool. Not only are Alexa-powered ...

When you’re new to smart homes, knowing where to start can be tough. There are a lot of options out there — particularly when it comes to Amazon Alexa, which is the best-supported consumer platform ...