Ever since Apple HomeKit was first announced last year, the tech world has been buzzing. After all, many of us already carry and depend on iPads and iPhones for work, play and directions to the closest pizza shop. However, now you’ll be able to do a lot more with those trusty iOS devices.
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Hands-On Review: A Trio of MiPow PlayBulb Smart Bulbs
We shine a spotlight on three smart bulbs: the PlayBulb Candle, the PlayBulb Rainbow and the PlayBulb Garden.
We’ve talked at length about all of the smart bulbs currently on the market. There are a lot of companies out there that are perfectly content with making one smart bulb. Others have created a whole array of easy connected lighting solutions for the entire house. MiPow is one of the latter. The company’s products […]
Get the GuideNyrius Debuts Smart LED Light Bulb for Under $40
These smart LED light bulbs use Bluetooth 4.0 to tweak lighting levels, colors, and more.
A few months ago, Nyrius introduced a Smart Outlet that uses wireless Bluetooth technology. Now, the company has another bright idea. Nyrius Smart LED Light Bulbs are selling now. Like the Smart Outlet, Nyrius Smart LED Light Bulbs use Bluetooth 4.0 technology. That means you can control these bulbs wirelessly, all within a room. However, […]
Get the GuideDIY Home Theater for a Navy Vet
Think you don’t have the time or energy to build your own home theater? Get ready to feel bad about yourself. Brock Burch was able to pull off what most of us only dream about in just two years. Two years may seem like a really long time, but Burch was busy between full-time work […]
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These smart LED light bulbs pack in Bluetooth support and a wireless speaker.
Want to brighten up that living room or home office? There are plenty of smart LED light bulbs currently available. However, if you want something that will truly transform those surroundings, take a peek at Ion Audio’s Sound Shine. The Sound Shine is a product that combines a smart bulb with a wireless speaker. That […]
Get the GuideSengled Snap Packs a Camera into an LED Light Bulb
The company is planning to sell the first 2,000 LED light bulbs through an Indiegogo campaign.
We’ve seen some pretty impressive smart LED light bulbs. Most allow you to turn lights on and off from any mobile device. Some throw in dimming and scheduling options, just to make things a little more interesting. Some even add in millions of color options. However, Sengled has been creating some buzz with the Snap, […]
Get the GuidePhilips Hue Lightstrip Plus Can Be Bent, Cut & Stretched
The latest in the Philips Hue lineup packs cutting-edge technology into a flexible design.
Sometimes you can’t squeeze lights exactly where you want them—especially smart lights. The latest in the Philips Hue lineup should easily solve that problem. It can even make that area a standout one. The Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus is a new connected lighting solution that’s more versatile than most. That’s because it has a flexible […]
Get the GuidePhilips' Latest Hue Kit Delivers Wireless Dimming for Under $40
The Philips Hue wireless dimming kit delivers dimmable lights without having to move from the sofa.
The Philips Hue is one of the most popular smart lighting solutions out today. (You can see why in our review.) Now, the company is looking to deliver that functionality to a lot more homes with the new Philips Hue wireless dimming kit. The Philips Hue wireless dimming kit is another easy way to put […]
Get the GuideClare Controls Packs Z-Wave into ClareVue Lighting
The lineup includes Z-Wave light switch options, dimmers, keypads and more.
When it comes to the Electronic House, lighting is an absolute must. There are many WiFi, Bluetooth and Z-Wave light switch options and bulbs currently on the market. However, not all of those solutions will feed your needs or your budget. Clare Controls is looking to satisfy both with ClareVue. The ClareVue lighting line was […]
Get the GuideOsram LED Bulbs Work with the Wink Platform
The Osram LED Lightify line can be accessed remotely using the Wink Hub.
A lot of people want to know what’s going on with Wink, the simple, affordable smart home platform. Despite uncertainties, the company is still making friends. Osram LED just started integrating the Lightify option with Wink. More specifically, Osram LED Lightify Tunable White bulbs can now sync with the Wink Hub on your home’s WiFi […]
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