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.

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.

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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.

Automation and smart home devices improve our daily lives and make our homes safer. These devices can do everything from turning on our lights to locking our doors. We can install as many or as few of ...

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 ...

Smart light bulbs are often a gateway for anyone interested in smart homes or automating some aspect of their house. The promise of controlling lights with just your voice or using your smartphone can ...