Amazon and Google think artificially intelligent assistants will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

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Will it replace my beloved OG Varmblixt lamp?

Smart home technologies are as accessible as ever, and cheaper than you may think. Home Depot offers several gadgets that ...

Ikea's Varmblixt lamp showed up at CES 2026 with new smart features. Now that I've tried it, I'm not letting it go.

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Frow dawn to dusk, each and everyone of us from the teenager to the granny in the village, we all make use of technology ...

Ofgem recommended households use a certain item to help reduce energy bills. It said that it has "three top tips for reducing your lighting bill". Explaining each one, Ofgem said: "Swap out your ...

Save $18.43 on this Echo Show 5 Glacier White bundle with a smart bulb, perfect for starting your smart home setup.

After a trial in 2025, Philips AmbiScape – which extends Ambilight from the rear of a TV to work in tandem with up to four additional E27 smart bulbs – will roll out for the full 2026 range (Philips ...

Take a proactive approach with these tips that will make your forever home all the more practical for your future self.

I’ve got Amazon Echo devices in a few of my rooms at home as the gateway to my smart home system. I started with one Echo Dot in the living room, but added a new Dot with a clock to the bedroom and ...