Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Lutron Electronics, a leader in lighting control and automated shading solutions, has again raised the bar by introducing the new Caséta smart shades at CES 2025. I got a sneak peek at these new smart ...

Isn’t it ironic? One of the most luxurious elements of any interior scheme—natural light—is absolutely free. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to manage. When, where and how much sun a home receives are ...

The sun is a great source of free lighting if you’re in a home with lots of windows. But in the summer months, natural lighting can also quickly turn your home into an oven. Instead of spending all ...

Lutron has announced its new Caseta smart shades at CES 2025, bringing its window covering technology to more with a lower price tag and continued support for Apple Home. Lutron is well known not only ...

Wood blinds add an elegant flair to your home’s décor, and these Serena by Lutron Smart Wood Blinds offer sophisticated and inexpensive smart home options to boot. The blinds themselves, however, are ...

Looking to transform those dumb blinds in your house into smart blinds? Lutron’s Serena line promises to do exactly that. So smart that can even help you save energy? I took the smart blinds for a ...

Automated shades can be a cool feature for any living space, but when you start looking at the market, you might be surprised how expensive outfitting a whole home can be. That said, smart shades and ...

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COOPERSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Creating a smarter and more connected home has never been easier. The affordably-priced Caséta Wireless smart home system from Lutron Electronics provides convenient ...