Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart lighting is the most important innovation in lighting since the invention of the lightbulb. It adds so much ...

This HomeKit compatible, Thread-supporting on/off switch is pretty to look at but squeezing its oversized caboose into an electrical box is a chore. The physical simplicity of the third-generation Eve ...

Switchmate is a $40 AA-battery-powered magnetic light controller that clings to the screws holding up your existing switch plate. Snap it on and you're done with the installation. The sheer simplicity ...

In the course of my years of writing about smart home products, I’ve used more smart switches — that is, light switches you can control with your phone, smart speaker, tablet or computer — than ...

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 ...

When operating a standard light switch, your choices are limited to turning the lights on or off. However, a light dimmer provides more versatility. Depending on the type of dimmer you choose, you can ...

Even if your home wasn't exactly built "smart," it is still possible to add HomeKit light switches without a neutral wire. Here's how. There are many ways to install a smart lighting system in your ...

Conor started life in journalism at Digital Spy as a technology reporter, covering everything from Tim Cook's hypnotic dancing to the latest phone launches, before moving to Wareable Media Group in ...

Aqara’s smart light switch looks good, works well, and is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home, but you’ll need to go all-in on Aqara’s ecosystem—which doesn’t include a smart ...

You can easily add smart functionality to floor or table lamps by using a simple smart plug, or a smart lightbulb like the Philips Hue. Smart light switches can offer even more flexibility, however, ...

Being compatible only with single-pole switches in single-gang boxes are big limitations, but the SwitchLight is an otherwise terrific addition to any home’s lighting controls. As with the Safelight, ...