Philips has officially launched its first smart deadbolt with built-in Wi-Fi (aptly named the Philips Smart Deadbolt with Built-In Wi-Fi), giving users the ability to control their front door ...

There’s a brand-new generation of Philips Hue smart bulbs coming to market that don’t require the Philips Bridge to be controlled with a smart device. Yay! That’ll save folks who don’t already have ...

Don’t want to pull out your smartphone, bark at Alexa, or yell “Hey Google” just to turn on all the Philips Hue lights in a room? Starting next month, you’ll be able to simply press the Philips Hue ...

Smart home market pioneer Philips Lighting just overhauled its signature Philips Hue smart home lighting apps. Philips simultaneously boosted the iOS and Android app customization options app and ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Practically every smart home company you can think of offers at least one smart plug: Amazon, Govee, TP-Link, Wyze, and others ...

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the campaign "Reimagine Your Home," Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, presents a major update to the Philips Hue line ...

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High-end smart lights are often pricey, but I found Ikea's approach both affordable and helpful. Here's how Ikea lights work. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing ...