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.

If You Want a Roomba, Now’s the Time to Invest

iRobot makes some of the best robovacs around and today you can pick up the powerful, refurbished Roomba 860 for just $280. Read more... *...

Manage Your Smart Lightbulbs with Emoji Stickers

I recently purchased a few smart bulbs and have plans to expand my collection of smart lights. I did notice a small inconvenience during...

The Best Power Strips for All Your Stupid Power Bricks

Josh Hendrickson Power bricks are often so big they partially cover adjoining outlets and make it difficult to plug all your gear onto a single...

Best mesh Wi-Fi routers: Reviews and buying advice

A great wireless router is an essential element of tech life, whether you’re building out a smart home or you just want the best...

Top Smart Appliances for Your Kitchen Today

The power of home automation extends to our everyday tasks so it would be a shame not to use it in our kitchen. In fact,...

Vizio Launches Beta for Testing AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Functionality on SmartCast-Enabled TVs

Vizio's SmartCast-compatible TVs are gaining AirPlay 2 and HomeKit integration later this year, and ahead of the official release, Vizio has launched a new...

Best robot vacuums on Amazon

If you just go to Amazon cold looking for a robot vacuum to buy, you’ll probably be surprised, and possibly even overwhelmed, by the...

Philips Hue: Setting Up Starter Kit and The Best Apps

Philips Hue is undoubtedly the leader of the smart lighting pack despite stiff competition from LIFX, Sengled and Ikea. The first Hue bulb snapped into...

A Deeper Look into the Keen Home Smart Zoning System

Home Controls is very excited to carry the Keen Home Smart Zoning System. This system allows you to create zones within your HVAC system,...

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...

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