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.

I know some people think that a lot of smart home tech is frivolous, and some of it is, I’ll agree, but there are certain things that make daily life a little better. For example, I have security ...

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

Smart lighting has quickly moved from a niche home-tech upgrade to an essential feature of modern living. As connected ...

Smart lighting is one of the foundational aspects of a smart home. In fact, I would argue it’s likely the most common aspect of almost every smart home. There’s something magical about having lighting ...

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Smart light bulbs can be installed in your regular ceiling light fittings or lamps. Instead of turning them on by flicking a switch, you control them via an app on your smartphone or tablet. Or, if ...

The Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Bulb is among the best smart lights on the market. Its latest iteration offers full support for Matter, making it easy to integrate the light with the rest of your smart ...

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.

Most homes are full of lighting that looks good but works the same way it did decades ago. Flip a switch, light turns on.

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.