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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.

Philips releases outdoor connected Hue lighting

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 9, 2019 0

Philips Hue products are going outside. Available for purchase this summer in the U.S., the lighting company has a range of new outdoor lighting products...

A Deeper Look into the Keen Home Smart Zoning System

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 8, 2019 0

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

7 New Smart Home Keypads That Will Blow Your Mind

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 7, 2019 0

Lighting is what brings life to a smart home system. It is lighting that brings color and astonishing design, but in our field there’s...

TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, Dimmer HS220 review: A solid competitor in the in-wall...

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 6, 2019 0

I’ll cut to the chase: TP-Link’s Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch Dimmer (model HS220) is an in-wall switch that looks good and works well. Let’s...

Top Smart Appliances for Your Kitchen Today

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 5, 2019 0

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,...

Philips Hue: Setting Up Starter Kit and The Best Apps

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 4, 2019 0

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...

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

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 3, 2019 0

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

Momentum Aria LED Floodlight with Wi-Fi Camera review: Cheap, but far from the best...

Lights & Appliances Mike Gerrard - April 2, 2019 0

Camera/floodlight combos are terrific because they provide home security via both lighting and video surveillance. But you’ll find better executions of this concept than...