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 ...

Ikea’s new 21-product series of bulbs, sensors, and remotes is dirt cheap, idiot-proof, Matter-ready, and designed to work ...

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Just yesterday, TP-Link launched its very first smart light switches imbued with Matter support, and now your first chances to save have arrived. Starting off, the new Tapo Matter Dimmer Switch sells ...

A smart home designed around rules like “always leave the porch light in the on position” might work for you and maybe a few ...

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 ...

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Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...