Signify-owned Philips Hue has finally upgraded its aging dimmer switch, and it’s also unveiling a module that turns a dumb light switch into a smart one. A couple new outdoor decorative lights are on ...

I’ve been thinking about it for days, but realistic use cases for an outdoor, plug-in dimmer continue to elude me. Outdoor on/off plugs and switches, sure. An outdoor dimmer? Probably a niche ...

This mobile light switch is hampered by a rocky setup, minimal capabilities, and a sky-high price tag. Swapping in a smart light bulb for a dumb, traditional one is easy. Subbing in a smart light ...

Philips Hue has announced a new wireless dimmer switch module that lets Hue bridge owners directly control the smart lighting from their standard wall switches. The new Philips Hue wall switch module ...

iDevices is expanding its HomeKit lineup with the launch of its new $99 Wi-Fi Enabled Dimmer Switch which works without a hub. iDevices first showed off the new smart lighting solution back in January ...

Turning down the lights can make a room feel more cozy and inviting or make it more comfortable to watch a movie. Maybe you event want to reduce glare in a room when you first get out of bed. If you ...

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Philips Hue is set to release an updated dimmer switch and a brand new "Wave Linear" outdoor lighting system in early 2021, according to hueblog.com and smartlights.de. The popular Philips Hue dimmer ...

Modern dimmers are compact and will fit into a standard wall outlet box in place of an existing switch. No rewiring is needed. Many people install dimmers for ”mood control”–lowering light levels ...

Our homes are becoming increasingly smart, and at the heart of these intelligent setups is the unassuming light bulb. For those of us who have them, these smart bulbs have changed the way we light our ...