You’re probably familiar with those regular old light switches that you fumble for in the dark, but maybe you’re unclear on what a smart switch is. Good news: you’ve come to the right place. A smart ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The smart home world is rapidly changing. For the past decade or so, device manufacturers have essentially had to choose which ecosystems they ...

When I press the “on” button on the light switch for the chandelier over my kitchen island, it turns on in an instant. When I ask Alexa to turn it off, the light turns off. When I tap the light in the ...

Replacing every light in the house with a smart bulb can get pricey quickly. One easy way to add intelligence to a room’s lights is with a smart light switch. Once installed, you’ll be able to ...

Lutron’s Caséta smart switches give you capable dimming and remote controls, but you’ll need to hardwire the hub to your router. Note this price includes two in-wall switches, two remotes, and a Wi-Fi ...

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 ...

Shelly's relays make it easy to turn non-connected devices into IoT gadgets, making your smart home easier than ever.

When many of us think of smart lighting, we think of Philips Hue. But for most of us, replacing all the lights in our home with smart bulbs is prohibitively expensive. That's why I've opted to go with ...

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 ...

It doesn't dim the lights, but this crowdfunded smart switch promises a wide range of features, multicolored faceplates made of tempered Italian glass and compatibility with Amazon's Alexa. Ry Crist ...

Smart switches require a neutral wire for power, but many older homes do not have one available. You should never attempt electrical work unless you are a licensed or experienced electrician.

They work with everything, but the newest "C by GE" smart bulbs and switches were made with the Google Assistant in mind. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based ...