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 […]
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One of the biggest challenges of adding technology to a home is finding and comparing the many options available. You can scour the Internet for hours and still leave scratching your head. While the selection of home automation systems may not be as immense as stereo speakers or smart TVs, it’s still impressive … and […]
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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 […]
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Now that Philips Hue lights have finally added a portable product (the Hue Go), there’s hardly anything you can’t do with them. From the basic original Hue LED smart bulbs, to the light strip, and lamp-like things, the Hue Beyond, the company has covered most of the lighting device categories, and invented a few as […]
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Oh, hell yes! Philips Hue fans now have a few more reasons to use the automated lighting system. The company has been working on new ways to incorporate the Philips Hue into the home—specifically the home entertainment experience. If you have Philips Hue lighting and access to the SyFy network, you can combine the two […]
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Looking to challenge the Philips hue, these Bluetooth-capable smart bulbs can easily add a little color into the home.
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Updated. Originally published March 2014. There are a lot of smart things in this review. Unfortunately, I’m not one of them. In the case of this test I was probably the dumbest thing in the room. I’ve setup a number of smart home hubs (like this one and this one), programmed my own Control4 system […]
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Wireless dimmers are often a smarter choice than wireless light bulbs for a smart lighting system. We hear a lot about smart light bulbs, especially smart LED bulbs, some that can change colors (like the Philips Hue), some that can play music and some that just allow you to control them from your iPad or […]
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The new smart air monitor works with smart thermostat products, air purifiers, smart bulbs, and more.
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These six smart home gadgets can make your upcoming BBQ really sizzle.
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