In the course of my years of writing about smart home products, I’ve used more smart switches — that is, light switches you can control with your phone, smart speaker, tablet or computer — than ...

Lutron’s Caséta Wireless is one of our favorite smart lighting solutions, but all the buttons, icons, and LED dots on its in-wall dimmer can look pretty geeky. Homeowners desiring a more understated ...

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 independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you are managing a large property with multiple rooms, a tiny house in the mountains, or an ordinary suburban home, it's likely smart ...

The busy collection of buttons on this otherwise fine smart dimmer can control lighting scenes and colors without depending on the app on your smartphone, but those advanced features only work with ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home devices are not just for the inside of your house — they can also enhance outdoor spaces. Whether you have a backyard, patio, or ...

Smart homes leverage technology to provide residents with increased convenience, savings, comfort, and security. With automated environments, household routines are streamlined. What once seemed like ...

What goes in your smart home? Today, home tech can be used to automate all sorts of tasks around the house. Smart switches help us control lighting and smart systems in our home, smart lights give us ...