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.

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 ...

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 ...

Replacing every light in the house with a smart bulb can get pricey quickly. One easy way to add intelligence to a room’s lights is with a smart light switch. Once installed, you’ll be able to ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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

We've already written about Power over Ethernet (PoE) at great length here on XDA, but it's worth hammering home just how ...

Smart light bulbs are generally fine, in fact we like them very much, but why do we go to the bother of replacing multiple bulbs in a single light fitting when we could simply switch the switch? The ...

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