There are plenty of ways to turn on connected lighting, from an app on your phone, through smart switches like Logitech Pop, to voice control via Alexa or Siri, but Philips wants to make it as simple ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It can be fun to dream about how you want to decorate the inside of your house or what you want to do with your landscaping, but ...

They aren't smart, but they do have a couple of extra tricks up their sleeve. Here's what you need to know before buying in. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based ...

Philips Hue has quickly risen to the top of the food chain as far as iPhone smart home automation is concerned, with a range of HomeKit-compatible white and color lights that are controllable via WiFi ...

Using voice commands via the Amazon Echo's Alexa voice assistant or your smartphone to turn on your Philips smart light bulbs is convenient, but even better is just walking into a room and ta-daa!

If you're wondering how much energy you can save with motion sensor lights, the answer might surprise you. If cutting down on your home utility bills is important, switching to automatic sensors can ...

Need a cheap and easy way to deter intruders? For homeowners, outdoor lighting is a game changer for providing a line of sight on potential trepassers without running up costly energy bills. If you're ...

Philips have expanded their Hue Smartlight system with a new motion sensor and software set up. The new sensor is battery powered and Philips claim a two to three-year life from a pair of AAA ...

Sometimes the smallest and most utilitarian thing can make the biggest difference in your home. With a proper night light, for example, there are a lot fewer accidents caused by trying to navigate in ...