Philips’ Hue was one of the first smart home upgrades that worked well and was genuinely useful. After almost seven years, we still think they’re the best smart lighting solution on the market. But if ...

Philips has updated the Hue line with Bluetooth-equipped bulbs replacing the Zigbee-only ones, but they still need the Hue Bridge to work with HomeKit. Starting today, new A19 and BR30 Hue bulbs are ...

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Philips Hue bulbs are getting a Bluetooth upgrade, opening the door to easier installation without requiring a hub. One of the earliest smart bulbs on the market, Hue's new bulbs have so far used ...

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 ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

Bluetooth might not be the first wireless technology that springs to mind when it comes to taking charge of your smart bulbs, but that might be about to change. While the Zigbee wireless standard has ...

Xiaomi has launched a new product today and it is the MIJIA LED Bulb (Bluetooth mesh version). The product is presently on crowdfunding at Xiaomi Mall for a price of 249 yuan ($35) for 10 pieces. The ...

If you’re starting from scratch, we think Philips Hue Smart Bulbs (buy now) are the best smart lights you can get. They’re ...

In brief: With the app, users can turn bulbs on and off and dim them, select from a variety of colors and shades and use pre-set scenes to set the mood. Bulbs can also be connected to an Amazon Echo ...