Smart lighting has quickly moved from a niche home-tech upgrade to an essential feature of modern living. As connected ...

I know some people think that a lot of smart home tech is frivolous, and some of it is, I’ll agree, but there are certain things that make daily life a little better. For example, I have security ...

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

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

They're showing up as 'Offline' in the Google Home app regardless of their power status. Google says it's troubleshooting the ...

Even if your old smart bulbs have lost access to their smart features, they can be put back into circulation for a variety of ...

IKEA's 21 new smart IoT devices support Matter, HomeKit, Google, and Alexa, so you can build a low-cost setup with quick pairing and simple controls.

HomeKit light bulbs offer both functionality and convenience. They’ve come down in cost in recent years while also getting much more reliable thanks to technology like Thread and Matter. These smart ...

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have to cost the earth.

The Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Bulb is among the best smart lights on the market. Its latest iteration offers full support for Matter, making it easy to integrate the light with the rest of your smart ...