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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

I installed compact-fluorescent and LED bulbs throughout my house. They work well everywhere but not with dimmer switches. The bulbs either dim insufficiently, flicker, or they don't light at all.

When I press the “on” button on the light switch for the chandelier over my kitchen island, it turns on in an instant. When I ask Alexa to turn it off, the light turns off. When I tap the light in the ...

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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 ...