The basic controls of smart light switches involve an on and off function. Additional desirable options may include the ability to dim the lights. Some may have advanced features, including a sunrise ...

Ambient lighting is most simply thought of as “indirect lighting.” It’s lighting that isn’t focused directly on an object and is used to add to the available amount of light in a room. You can use ...

Ikea offers more than just quality furniture. These smart devices are not just aesthetically pleasing, they also offer great ...

Black Friday is the best time to shop for smart home deals. Devices like smart speakers, smart lighting, security cameras, ...

When you want to make your lights smarter without changing the bulbs, you’re likely looking at upgrading to a smart light switch. One of the more vital functions of a smart switch is its ability to ...

Smart lighting used to be a luxury reserved for tech enthusiasts of deep pockets, but that’s no longer the case. Govee’s ...

Ikea’s new 21-product series of bulbs, sensors, and remotes is dirt cheap, idiot-proof, Matter-ready, and designed to work ...

Commentary: As the days get shorter, smart home scenes and plugs can help transition your space from day to night seamlessly. Justin Eastzer is a CNET Perspectives Contributor and former CNET host.

The Govee Smart Light Bulbs make lighting easy and fun by adding the convenience of app-controlled colors to a quick-change ...

IKEA has announced that it is launching 21 new smart home devices that aim to be simpler and more affordable than ...

If you're looking to bolster your smart home with smart bulbs, utilizing Google Home compatibility is a tempting proposition for those of us with Android phones or other Google compatible devices, i.e ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...