The significance of light in my apartment has grown steadily over the years. Where once I relied on my phone’s flashlight to lead me to sleep in the evening, for example, I now rely on my phone to ...

The Meross Smart WiFi LED Bulb integrates almost any lamp or light fixture into a HomeKit smart home. It can be controlled with an iPhone, and offers color changing and dimming. I added a pair to my ...

There are three new smart lights joining the Govee family, and they're looking to be serious Philips Hue competitors.

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

The Yeelight color smart bulb is bright enough and boasts some clever lighting features, but its quirky app gave us trouble. One of the few smart bulbs we’ve seen that is compatible with Alexa, Google ...

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 ...

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 ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. That's a marked improvement from the original bulbs, which ...

In addition to the product and technology announcements, Govee confirmed a new partnership with Samsung SmartThings that will ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

If you’re looking to install some more permanent smart light fixtures, the Philips Hue recessed downlight is a good option. You can buy as many as you need to ...