Smart light switches and plug adapters are the building blocks of the connected home. But it can be tough to tell the difference between various devices. That's where we come in. Not only have we used ...

Smart switches require a neutral wire for power, but many older homes do not have one available. You should never attempt electrical work unless you are a licensed or experienced electrician.

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 ...

When it comes to starting a smart home, lighting is one of the simplest ways to get going. You might assume that starts with a smart light bulb, but there are other ways to add smarts to your lighting ...

The MIJIA Smart Socket 3 is a new Xiaomi product that can transform traditional home appliances into smart devices. The Smart Socket 3 can be remotely controlled to switch off or on the electricity ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial cinema technology and smart-home tech. Lighting isn’t something we necessarily think much about, but it ...

The basic controls of smart light switches involve an on and off function. Additional desirable options may include the ...

We’ve already seen some interesting new HomeKit accessories out of CES 2016 including the first Siri-controlled ceiling fans, and now iDevices is expanding its current lineup of HomeKit-compatible ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart home company Wyze continues its tradition of making every small to medium-sized home appliance under the ...

There are many ways to add HomeKit-connected lights to your home, allowing you to turn them on and off from your phone at a tap or with your voice using Siri. You can buy special Philips Hue bulbs, ...

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