If the smart home is to catch on, then its constituent pieces have to start playing together nicely. Cree has been pushing the LED bulb envelope – particularly on price – for some time, and now it's ...

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The best part of smart light bulbs is being able to turn them on without being in the room. I can't tell you how many times I've walked up the stairs and yelled to my Amazon speak ...

Easy to set up and use, the affordable, no-hub BR30 Colors bulb from WiZ Connected is an enticing choice for budget-minded smart home shoppers. A smart, color-enabled Wi-Fi floodlight doesn’t need to ...

Easy to set up and compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, WiZ Connected’s attractive, Wi-Fi-enabled ST19 filament bulb doesn't require a hub, and the price is right. Anyone looking for a stylish ...

The Philips Hue Connected Bulb system lets you wirelessly control the color and intensity of your home or office lighting, and while it's undeniably cool, the cost of entry could preclude many.

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Exceptional human-centric lighting offers endless customization with flawless Bluetooth pairing and hub-free Wi-Fi control available for purchase in select Lowe’s stores and online through Amazon, ...

The Internet of Things is fast and ever-growing, and there are a few companies out there that have taken the lead on bringing Internet-connected objects to the masses. Like Philips, which makes a ...

One of the more unique products at this year's Consumer Electronics Show is the MiPow PlayBulb, a device that integrates both an LED lightbulb and a Bluetooth speaker into one iPhone-connected ...

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Imagine a world where you can control every aspect of your home wirelessly from your smartphone. The Philips Hue Connected bulb ($199.95 list; 3-bulb starter kit) brings that vision one step closer to ...