A breakdown of what smart light bulbs do, how they work, and how to choose the right one Smart light bulbs are LED bulbs that can be controlled using a smartphone, tablet, or smart home automation ...

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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 ...

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.

Aqara’s stylish Ceiling Light T1M looks great and offers plenty of smart functionality, including colorful light animations and a wake-up mode. Using it with a (required) Aqara hub unlocks even more ...

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

The smart home has been drifting into a world of interoperability lately that I never would have expected just a few years ago. And at CES 2026, that was on display—from smart locks that will support ...

The Varmblixt LED Lamp gets a makeover and a smart home upgrade ...