Smart lights aren’t new, but can we really call them “smart”? The only “smart” thing about them is automation and being able ...

Smart light bulbs can be a great start to a smart home, but they have a major weakness. You'd be better off upgrading another ...

For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.

TP-Link, a company known for producing affordable smart home gadgets, has announced a new lineup of smart LED light strips and light bulbs. This includes the Tapo L900, Tapo L920, Tapo L930, and Tapo ...

Most homes are full of lighting that looks good but works the same way it did decades ago. Flip a switch, light turns on.

The homes will get smarter this year as we witness the best smart home devices of CES 2026 revolutionize the technology for ...

Broadening the Range: The Everyday Line To complement its premium SuperColor series, LIFX is expanding the Everyday range. This line is engineered for consumers looking for an affordable entry point ...

Ambient lighting is most simply thought of as “indirect lighting.” It’s lighting that isn’t focused directly on an object and is used to add to the available amount of light in a room. You can use ...

Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. This article is more than 2 years old. First floor living ...

Anker’s Eufy Security brand is once again expanding its smart home and home security offerings at CES in 2026.