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Making a home's built-in lights controllable from a phone or voice assistant is a big part of creating a smart home. For me, the time has come. I'm going all-in, and I'm doing it all at once. Here ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart ...

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 ...

When I started building my home three years ago, I assumed smart bulbs were the obvious choice. They're everywhere in marketing materials, they look cool, and swapping out regular bulbs or can lights ...

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 ...

What Is A Smart Switch And How Does It Work? A smart switch, just like a normal switch, has a physical paddle or button that goes on the wall to help you control the fan, lights, and other appliances.

Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

Amazon Alexa is already a solid smart assistant, but a few clever tweaks and lesser-known features can take your experience to the next level. Here's how to make the most of it.

GE Lighting seems to be bucking a trend with its all-new GE Cync Keypad Dimmer Smart Switch. Most new-to-the-market smart lighting controls do their best to not look like smart lighting controls. This ...

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure, AI- and cloud-powered business and home networking solutions, today announced the launch of XGS1935 Series Lite-L3 ...