Do the benefits of features like dimming and scheduling make up for the constant energy draw needed for connectivity?

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When you start browsing to find the best smart bulbs for your house, you’ll see that most of them are LED bulbs. To a newcomer, terms like “LED” can get a little confusing. Sure, LED bulbs are ...

LED lightbulbs have slashed the amount of energy we use to light our homes. New data illustrate just how much. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities ...

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Smart technology like Alexa speakers, smart plugs, and smart thermostats have streamlined how we interact with the everyday components of our homes, giving the basic functionality of something as ...

Bulbs can be the ‘easiest of all plants’ — if you choose well and treat them right. (Hint: Start with chicken wire.) By Margaret Roach When she’s packing an order for a customer who has bought a lot ...

The light bulb that has brightened the fire-department garage in Livermore, California, for the past hundred and fifteen years will not burn out. Instead, it will “expire.” When it does, it certainly ...

LED bulbs are the way to go for a “smarter” smart home. While some bulbs and bulb kits may be a bit of an investment upfront, the cash you’ll save in the long run, combined with many of the great ...

Early adopters of LED lighting will remember 50,000 hour or even 100,000 hour lifetime ratings printed on the box. But during a recent trip to the hardware store the longest advertised lifetime I ...