Saturday, November 23, 2024

Lights & Appliances

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.

SANSI Omni-directional Bulb review: This beastly LED light bulb puts out 4,000 lumens of...

Due to the physical placement of LEDs within the bulb and the design of their electronics and heat sink, many LED lights are built...

How to control your Philips Hue lights with the Google Home app

If you’ve equipped your home with Philips Hue color-changing lights and a Google Home smart speaker (or some other Assistant-equipped device), then...

Dyson’s new ambient lamp promises to last up to 60 years and has a...

Alongside today’s announcement of a new V11 cordless vacuum, Dyson also announced updates to its lighting and air purifier products. The first...

Amarey A800 robot vacuum cleaner review: This budget robot vac delivers premium performance

Despite being nearly synonymous with iRobot’s Roomba, there are a plethora of makes and models of robot vacuums. Some, like Samusung’s Powerbot line, carry...

Lutron Caséta Fan Control review: Smart control for your dumb ceiling fan

Smart ceiling fans—models with wireless remote controls and digital-assistant compatibility—are a relatively new thing. But you can still control a legacy fan if you...

Best robot vacuums: We name the most effective cleaners

Vacuuming is one of the most loathed household chores. While it doesn’t come with the ick factor of cleaning the toilet or the tedium...

Make your dumb bulbs and devices smarter with these killer TP-Link deals

If you don't have hundreds of dollars to spend on new bulbs, hubs, and thermostats, you can still make your home a whole lot...

TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Outlet review: The Kasa Smart KP200 covers all the...

TP-Link’s Kasa smart home line has long included a variety off plug-in smart outlets, and now the brand is extending into the wall. With...

Smart Lighting and How it Affects Mental Health in The Workplace

There are now 42 million connected US homes with fully 1 in 5 adults using a smart speaker. Smart lighting is one of the most...

Eve’s HomeKit-Enabled ‘Eve Flare’ Offers Awesome Mood Lighting, Long Battery Life, and Water Resistance

Eve Systems, formerly known as Elgato, has been making its Eve line of HomeKit products since HomeKit was first announced, and it was in...

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