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 ...

Over the past couple of decades, most of us have moved on from incandescent light bulbs to LEDs. Well, now’s the time to make ...

Philips Hue smart lightbulbs first went on sale in 2012. Despite being one of the first to market they also managed to be the best, and continue to set the bar for functionality, quality, and ...

The expansion of the Philips lighting brand to Wi-Fi smart bulbs is a qualified success, though low brightness and a buggy app remain stumbling blocks. Philips Lighting was one of the first ...

Not (yet) connected to smart home standard Price is right, but certainly not cheap Re-connecting to lights can be tricky for inexperienced smartphone users We've been using a set of WiZ smart LED ...

Voice control through Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit lets you adjust lights hands-free while cooking, working or lounging on the couch. Simple commands like “dim the living room to 30 percent” ...

Philips has launched a new set of smart light bulbs under Signify's WiZ Connected ecosystem, one that works differently from the manufacturer's existing Hue range in that they connect directly with Wi ...

Smart bulbs are one of the easiest ways to liven up your home. They’re also the best first item for any smart home, as you’re essentially forced to use them. While you may have heard of Philips Hue or ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's cheaper than Lifx or Philips Hue, but this Alexa-ready multicolor smart bulb from TP-Link left us unimpressed. Ry Crist Former Senior Editor / Reviews - Labs Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, ...