This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Take the new LED bulb by Insteon. Released a couple of weeks ago, this ...

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 ...

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 ...

My house is Alexa-enhanced, with Amazon Echos, Echo Dots, and an Echo Tap scattered throughout. When I saw the second-generation Echo redesign for the first time, I was pretty underwhelmed by its ...

Smart lighting has been around since the late ’90s (looking at you, Clapper), but with the advent of smart technology it’s a whole new game. These days, features like remote app and voice control give ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing speakers throughout your home can be a costly endeavor. Not only do you have to actually purchase the speakers, but you have to ...

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 ...