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 ...

Govee's first-generation RGBIC Floor Lamp is on sale for $65.98 ($35 off) at Amazon. The 1,000 lumen lamp is over four feet ...

Like most things IKEA, the 21 Matter-compatible smart home devices are simple, sleek and silly affordable. They include a $6 ...

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Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...

HomeKit light bulbs offer both functionality and convenience. They’ve come down in cost in recent years while also getting much more reliable thanks to technology like Thread and Matter. These smart ...

For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.

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The $30 Lifx Smart Dimmer is also coming in Q2 and is an in-wall, paddle-style switch with four customizable buttons, a ...

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 ...

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Before the year 1879, a reliable, effective electric light was the thing of imagination, and the after sunset, the world remained lit only by fire. Then, in the fall of that year, Thomas Edison ...