They're certainly cheaper, but are the affordable Philips Hue Essential lights a false economy? Here's our take.

After giving up on smart bulbs years ago, I'm filling my home with them again.

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

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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 ...

Signify, parent company of Philips Hue, is significantly boosting its smart lights with concurrent multiprotocol technology, ...

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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 ...

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 ...