From screw-in bulbs and colorful LED strips to table lamps and outdoor string lights, check out the top smart lighting we've ...

A couple years ago I got into making electronic conferences badges by building a device for DEFCON 25 shaped like a dragonfly. Like all badges the most important design factor was quite literally how ...

I’ve been playing around with various LED smart lights for over a decade. The first set of household bulb replacements that I really got into was a Philips Hue kit I bought in 2012. It was pretty cool ...

"Smart,” Internet-enabled light bulbs made with LEDs are attracting entrepreneurs and major companies who see the bulbs as the next big thing in lighting. The innovation has attracted a slew of ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? I tried a few different options before I purchased the Philips ST19 Vintage Edison ...

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 ...

You have 15 smart bulbs, three different apps, and a family that just refuses to stop using the physical light switches anyway, which kills your automation every single time. The problem is that smart ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to lighting, home theaters can present unique challenges. You could, of course, opt for a projector as a cheap option in your ...

These days, the rate of adoption for LEDs has never been higher. Shelves in the big box home improvement stores devote more space to LED bulbs than “old fashioned” incandescent bulbs, as just one ...

Light-emitting diodes are front and center for many of our digital experiences. Every modern phone and tablet you look at uses LEDs in its display. It’s worth knowing how these work. In short, LEDs ...

It's time to light up your Christmas with some smart lights that you can control using an app. Smart LED lights are not only easier to manage, but they also offer more customization options and help ...