Philips has officially launched its first smart deadbolt with built-in Wi-Fi (aptly named the Philips Smart Deadbolt with Built-In Wi-Fi), giving users the ability to control their front door ...

Don’t want to pull out your smartphone, bark at Alexa, or yell “Hey Google” just to turn on all the Philips Hue lights in a room? Starting next month, you’ll be able to simply press the Philips Hue ...

There are three new smart lights joining the Govee family, and they're looking to be serious Philips Hue competitors.

Smart home market pioneer Philips Lighting just overhauled its signature Philips Hue smart home lighting apps. Philips simultaneously boosted the iOS and Android app customization options app and ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Practically every smart home company you can think of offers at least one smart plug: Amazon, Govee, TP-Link, Wyze, and others ...

A tech reviewer shared some information about the Philips Hue Dial. Aside from controlling the smart lights easily, there's something more impressive about it. Philips The Wall Tap Dial offers a ...

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 ...

These smart home brands offer reliable, local-first integrations with Home Assistant, enabling faster, cleaner, more ...

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High-end smart lights are often pricey, but I found Ikea's approach both affordable and helpful. Here's how Ikea lights work. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing ...