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Anyone who’s installed smart bulbs in their home will tell you that they instantly—and annoyingly—turn into dumb bulbs when someone turns them off by flipping the switch on the wall. Lutron showed me ...

Despite the Republican party’s best, yet misguided efforts, incandescent bulbs are on their way out. Energy-efficient lighting like CFLs and LEDs are fast becoming the norm, and it was only a matter ...

Smart lights like the Philips Hue are incredibly convenient. They're some of the simplest ways to build a smart home, no home improvement skills required: installing ...

Lutron’s Caséta smart switches give you capable dimming and remote controls, but you’ll need to hardwire the hub to your router. Note this price includes two in-wall switches, two remotes, and a Wi-Fi ...

Philips Hue bulbs are one of the easiest ways to give your existing light fixtures smart home capabilities, including through Apple’s HomeKit platform. The problem with Philips Hue bulbs, however, is ...

Finally, your dumb light switches are no longer your smart bulbs' worst enemy. Here's a hands-on first look at the Lutron Aurora. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based ...

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Looking for the easiest path to smart lighting? Screw a smart bulb into a socket. Done! If you’re looking for something with more elegance and sophistication, however, you should replace the switches ...