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 ...

As a smart home pioneer, Signify’s Philips Hue brand is well known for its smart light bulbs, switches, sensors, and even complete indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, most of which rely on its $60 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Philips Hue lights are great but pricey, so I switched to this affordable alternative and finally found a hidden trick to fix its biggest app frustration.

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 ...

Philips Hue, the home of smart bulbs, will now require users to sign up for an account before they can access the app. Philips Hue Philips Hue, a frontrunner in smart lighting, is rolling out some ...

One of the easiest and most useful smart home upgrades you can make is picking up a couple of smart light bulbs. Here’s how to get started.

Smart light bulbs can be installed in your regular ceiling light fittings or lamps. Instead of turning them on by flicking a switch, you control them via an app on your smartphone or tablet. Or, if ...

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 ...