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Smart lighting is a lighting technology designed for energy efficiency. This may include high efficiency fixtures and automated controls that make adjustments based on conditions such as occupancy or daylight availability. Lighting is the deliberate application of light to achieve some aesthetic or practical effect. It includes task lighting, accent lighting, and general lighting. Smart appliances utilize modern computer and communications technology to make functions faster, cheaper and more energy-efficient.

7 LED Solar Landscape Lamp

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - June 26, 2019 0

This little item turned up for me this afternoon after languishing in the post for longer than I care to mention. I don’t blame...

Best robot vacuums on Amazon

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - May 14, 2019 0

If you just go to Amazon cold looking for a robot vacuum to buy, you’ll probably be surprised, and possibly even overwhelmed, by the...

Best mesh Wi-Fi routers: Reviews and buying advice

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - May 13, 2019 0

A great wireless router is an essential element of tech life, whether you’re building out a smart home or you just want the best...

Manage Your Smart Lightbulbs with Emoji Stickers

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 16, 2019 0

I recently purchased a few smart bulbs and have plans to expand my collection of smart lights. I did notice a small inconvenience during...

The Ring Floodlight Cam is an outdoor security slam dunk

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 15, 2019 0

A good home security camera is easy to install while offering surprising peace of mind. The Ring Floodlight Cam, $249 and available now, offers...

Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb 2.0 Dimmable White review: Updates give the Lumos line a...

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 14, 2019 0

I was going to start this review with a “how many journalists does it take to screw in a smart light bulb?” joke—but then...

Caavo’s Control Center unifies your remotes and streaming services. Today it’s cheaper than ever

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 13, 2019 0

Having a bunch of separate remotes for your entertainment system can get confusing and frustrating. Uniting them under one remote—and one entertainment hub—can make...

Vizio Launches Beta for Testing AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Functionality on SmartCast-Enabled TVs

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 12, 2019 0

Vizio's SmartCast-compatible TVs are gaining AirPlay 2 and HomeKit integration later this year, and ahead of the official release, Vizio has launched a new...