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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Philips Hue is getting a new app, and with the fourth-generation there's an increased focus on automation along with easier control to multiple bulbs, lamps, and bridges. It's been a long time since ...

I’ve been using my smartphone and digital voice assistants like Siri to control lights in my home for over a decade. In that time, I’ve tried just about every company’s smart bulbs, leading me to only ...

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 ...

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