The new plug-in version of Brilliant’s wired smart switch is simpler to install and just as easy to use. But still-limited integrations keep it from being truly brilliant. If you buy something from a ...

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Aqara’s smart light switch looks good, works well, and is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home, but you’ll need to go all-in on Aqara’s ecosystem—which doesn’t include a smart ...

You’re probably familiar with those regular old light switches that you fumble for in the dark, but maybe you’re unclear on what a smart switch is. Good news: you’ve come to the right place. A smart ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart lighting is the most important innovation in lighting since the invention of the lightbulb. It adds so much ...

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Before you attempt to fix a faulty light switch, make sure you understand the basics of light switch wiring. Being a smart homeowner means knowing what is going on in your home and how it works, ...

Did you know slips, trips and falls are some of the most common home safety hazards? Say goodbye to stubbed toes and bruised shins. Add a four-way switch and walk with confidence.

Govee is a company that strives to offer a lighting solution to every possible room setup you can imagine. I was first introduced to their products back in April when I had the opportunity to review ...

I mostly control smart home devices via Siri, and even Steph has become a convert to the idea since we got HomePods. But while both Siri and the Home app make things very simple for us, things are ...

Home automation devices are usually controlled with apps or dedicated, relatively complex controllers (or, if compatible, with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa on the Amazon Echo). I've become fond ...