One of the easiest and most useful smart home upgrades you can make is picking up a couple of smart light bulbs. Here’s how to get started.

Smart light bulbs can be a great start to a smart home, but they have a major weakness. You'd be better off upgrading another component of your smart home.

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Color-changing smart lights have become one of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to bring smart-home functionality ...

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From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have to cost the earth.

Are you looking to fill your home with smart lights? There are plenty of options out there, but they can get really expensive, and finding good, affordable options can be daunting. Let’s make the ...

Even if your old smart bulbs have lost access to their smart features, they can be put back into circulation for a variety of clever, new uses.

Are you looking to light up your home with smart lights? These are a simple and affordable way to make your home smart, and they are still my most helpful smart home devices. While they used to be ...

From screw-in bulbs and colorful LED strips to table lamps and outdoor string lights, check out the best smart lighting we've tested for illuminating your space and setting the mood. I'm PCMag's ...