There are a lot of smart light bulbs on the market, and each one is a little different. Philips’ Hue changes colors, for example, while Belkin’s WeMo Smart LED bulbs can controlled using IFTTT recipes ...

On Wednesday, Signify refreshed much of its Philips Hue portfolio with several new smart bulbs, new multi-color gradient lamps and new software features designed to push the boundaries of the smart ...

Heelight is a digital light with 30 different modes that can be controlled by using a smartphone app. By scanning a QR code, the bulb can be operated without Bluetooth or Wi-Fi like other smart ...

Lifx has followed in Hue's footsteps with a new line of cheap and very cheerful bulbs, but which ones should be brightening ...

Even if your old smart bulbs have lost access to their smart features, they can be put back into circulation for a variety of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Close up shot of a person changing light bulbs - Virojt Changyencham/Shutterstock One of the things you learn as a homeowner is how many different types of light ...