If you’re not already invested in the Philips Hue ecosystem, we should warn you that Hue products are very expensive. Don’t get us wrong — they’re awesome, but expensive. Those of you looking for a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Besides the ever-versatile smart speaker, some people start their smart home setups with a bright idea: the smart lightbulb, and for good ...

There are tons of smart LED light bulbs to choose from nowadays -- and they come in an array styles and specs to suit any smart home. Most of them connect over a local Wi-Fi network, your phone's ...

Cost has always been the biggest barrier when it comes to smart home products. The convenience is great and there are some very cool features to be had, but many people can’t see past the fact that ...

Deploying smart home technology is one of the more appealing promises of voice control systems like Alexa. It’s tempting (and maybe inevitable) to fall down a rabbit hole of complexity when you’re ...

The Kasa Smart Bulb by TP-Link is a good choice to add voice-controlled lights to your home if you already have an Amazon Alexa or Google Home.(TP-Link) Whenever I am asked about virtual assistants ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Arguably the best value you’ll find in Wi-Fi-enabled smart bulbs today. Wi-Fi-enabled smart lights are rapidly becoming commodities, and it’s exciting to see prices plummeting to the point where they ...

I had a few follow-up questions from readers after today's column was first posted online. A reader asked whether the bulb I mentioned, the TP-Link Kasa, would work ...