If the smart home is to catch on, then its constituent pieces have to start playing together nicely. Cree has been pushing the LED bulb envelope – particularly on price – for some time, and now it's ...

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Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The Cree Connected LED brings smart lighting to the masses ...

Easy to set up and compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, WiZ Connected’s attractive, Wi-Fi-enabled ST19 filament bulb doesn't require a hub, and the price is right. Anyone looking for a stylish ...

GE’s connected LED bulb can’t change colors like some other LEDs, but it’s relatively inexpensive and delivers all kinds of smart features when used in conjunction with a ZigBee hub. Update, ...

When people decide to get into home automation, they usually start simple with just an iOS app-controlled switch or a controllable LED bulb. But the problem with the LED bulbs is that they can tie a ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The Philips Hue Connected Bulb system lets you wirelessly ...

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The Internet of Things is fast and ever-growing, and there are a few companies out there that have taken the lead on bringing Internet-connected objects to the masses. Like Philips, which makes a ...

Having a smart home with remotely connected heating, water, lighting and locking systems may not always be the smart choice unless you are particularly vigilant to apply the latest security updates - ...

The Connected LED has an A19 form factor, and if you look closely, it's pretty much identical to the plastic '4Flow' LED bulbs Cree launched last year. There are ventilation holes at the top and ...