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 ...

Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forgot to unplug the iron this morning? The top smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart lighting is the most important innovation in lighting since the invention of the lightbulb. It adds so much ...

Choosing between a smart plug and a smart switch isn’t really about technology. It’s about how much control you want over your home. If you’re renting an apartment and want a simple way to automate a ...