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.

Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor review: A must-have accessory for Hue smart lighting owners

Any smart floodlight will have a motion detector that will turn on its light when someone enters its detection zone. What makes the Philips...

Best water leak detectors for smart homes

Fire might be a homeowner’s greatest fear, but any insurance company will tell you that water is the far more common cause of property...

SANSI Omni-directional Bulb review: This beastly LED light bulb puts out 4,000 lumens of...

Due to the physical placement of LEDs within the bulb and the design of their electronics and heat sink, many LED lights are built...

Why Small Businesses Should Invest in Video Production and Video Marketing

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Many people think video marketing is reserved for large brands with Super Bowl commercial budgets, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.  Video marketing...

Did you know the thrill of jet skiing traces back to the creative mind...

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Did you know the thrill of jet skiing traces back to the creative mind of Clayton Jacobson II in the 1960s? 🚤💡 He revolutionized...

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... *...

9to5Toys Last Call: Smart Home Bulbs/Switches from $10, Aukey USB-C Hub $10, Sony 60″...

9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay up to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t...

TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Outlet review: The Kasa Smart KP200 covers all the...

TP-Link’s Kasa smart home line has long included a variety off plug-in smart outlets, and now the brand is extending into the wall. With...

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

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...

Awair Element indoor air-quality monitor review: New look, lower price tag, same accurate readings

The Awair Element is the latest indoor air-quality monitor from Awair, a company that has consistently put out some of the best products in...

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Foxconn Wants More Visibility in the Connected Home

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Many of us know Belkin for its many home electronic devices (with brands such Belkin, Linksys, Wemo, Phyn) but many of us might not...