Andrew Heinzman / How-To Geek Available today, the newTP-Link Kasa Smart Fan Control & Light Dimmer(KS240) adds a suite of smart controls to your ceiling fan. Adjust fan speed and bulb brightness when away from home, set everything to a routine, or use features like Sleep Mode and Awa...
Tthese strips are Wi-Fi enabled and smart-home compatible, meaning they’ll work with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and online systems like IFTTT. This makes changing colors or modes simple, and there are millions of color choices to set the ambiance of your space. With an IP65 rating, you...
Homekit- and now Alexa-compatible devices from iDevices includes a thermostat, an outdoor power switch and socket, an indoor connected plug, and a light bulb adapter for existing lamps. Initial configuration for iDevices accessories requires iOS hardware for initial setup, though with a new updat...
Another quick way to reduce energy use is to switch out all your lightbulbs to energy-efficient versions calledsmart bulbsand use avirtual assistantto control them. These bulbs tend to use about 7 to 9.5 watts of power yet provide the same amount of light a 60-watt incandescent bulb offers....
I was able to pair the Echo Plus with a Tradfri smart bulb from Ikea that offers different color temperature settings ranging from warm white to cool daylight. I could adjust the tint of the light using voice commands, but not using the Alexa app. Alexa, add color control to your to-do...
Smart lighting needn’t be restricted to a bulb in a socket or a strip of LEDs. This new floor lamp from Govee will give any space some extra, fully tunable light—whether you need simple illumination or a pop of vibrant color. When turned off, the lamp, which has no traditional head...
and 5W options across B22, E27 and E14 fittings, the White bulb allows you to control the warm vs cool white balance of the globe to suit the mood or occasion. The globes can be switched on/off, dimmed or scheduled using the free CONNECT SmartHome App or on any compatible ...