Category: Lighting

Since I work from home all day, every day, I took on a DIY project last year to set up a proper home office. And since I was in dire need of…

So there you are, with that new smart gadget you snapped up on Amazon, and you’re ready to add it to your smart home. Maybe your new device even works with Matter, the new smart home standard…

The Philips Hue app has grown in complexity over the past several years, with more and more new features and settings being tucked into the user interface. That makes it all too…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Clean overall design Can control GE Cync bulbs and fixtures, even if they’re not wired to the switch Doesn’t rely on a smart home hub Can…

Ikea made a splash three years ago when it joined forces with an award-winning designer for a striking line of decorative house lamps. At CES this week, Ikea is adding a new…

Nothing beats a skylight when it comes to brightening up a gloomy living space, but installing one can be a pricey proposition. At CES, smart light manufacturer Govee is showing off an alternative: a smart ceiling…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Triple-LED modules provide unprecedented color capabilities Endlessly configurable for every season or special event Available in lengths up to 200 fee Cons Very long separation between…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely bright, with excellent color presentation Remote control is good for quick adjustments, and saves you from the app Ample customizability if you invest the time…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Delivers lots of flexibility that other switches can’t Broad ecosystem support, starting with Matter (and GE Lighting’s Cync line) Cons Its most interesting features only work…