Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

I have just tested the Lumen Smart Bulb and I’m impressed … with reservations. The Lumen is an LED bulb with a maximum power requirement of 7W producing a warm white light output equivalent to a 40 ...

Smart LED light bulbs are one of the easiest ways to get into the IoT space. These smart lighting solutions let you control your home’s illumination from your phone and other connected devices, and in ...

Last week, Xiaomi launched the Smart Lightstrip Pro in Europe. Now, the brand has launched another offering called Mi Smart LED Ceiling Light. Alongside, Xiaomi has also announced an Instant Photo ...

Combining the power of smartphones, LED light bulbs, wireless and remote control technology has inspired designers to come up with smart solutions such as LIFX, Philips’ hue light bulbs and INSTEON.

At home, it is crucial to install bright lights that light up a room, leaving no dark zones. For such purposes, opting for a smart downlight that can be installed on the ceiling is a good idea. The ...

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

The Philips Smart Wi-Fi smart LED ceiling lamp is equipped with a built-in timer that allows you to set the on-off timing on the light for convenience of use. You get a two-in-one function with this ...

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