It looks like Lutron makes a number of different types, but also require an additional hub for connectivity. I see WeMo pop up a lot in searches, but I have no experience with them. I like my Kasa ...

We might not live in a future where your home can cook your meals, do your dishes, and walk your pets—yet. But there's one area where the smart home of the future became a normal reality while we were ...

Adam Corsetti is a Commerce Writer from the United States. An avid gamer since childhood, Adam became hooked on video games after using the original Nintendo NES console. During college, he created a ...

Which smart light switch is best? Smart technology offers convenience and efficiency at every turn, and smart light switches are no exception. The ability to control light switches either by app or ...

If you're just starting your smart home lighting journey, there's a decision you can make from the outset that can help guide you in the right direction: smart switches or smart light bulbs? You might ...

When I press the “on” button on the light switch for the chandelier over my kitchen island, it turns on in an instant. When I ask Alexa to turn it off, the light turns off. When I tap the light in the ...

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. There are smart plugs, ...

Smart lights are great, allowing you to control them remotely so you don’t have to get out of bed to shut off that living room lamp you forgot about. But smart bulbs kind of suck because they need to ...

Want to start smartening up your home? One easy option is to grab a ton of smart bulbs—but those die over time and need constant replacing. Another option with more longevity is to switch out your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the simpler ways to make one's home feel a tad futuristic, and offer conveniences you didn't realize you'd appreciate, is to install ...