This stunted, slightly dimmer version of the smart bulb standby offers nearly all the same features in a cheaper package. At some point, LIFX surely heard the complaints one too many times: Your bulbs ...

Smart home tech began for me with Wi-Fi controlled lighting, and there are a few companies that really shifted my own expectations of what I could do within my home with just a little bit of IoT tech.

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 ...

Nanoleaf Tips HomePod Mini-Compatible Smart Bulb, Light Strip Nanoleaf's Essentials lineup works with standard Bluetooth connections, but HomePod mini compatibility means these lights can tap into ...

LIFX arguably makes some of the best smart lightbulbs available, but a new report indicates they might not be the most secure. According to a teardown performed by Limited Results, LIFX Mini bulbs ...

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