If you like the idea of smart lighting but you've been put off by the price, the Philips Hue Essential series could be ...

The expansion of the Philips lighting brand to Wi-Fi smart bulbs is a qualified success, though low brightness and a buggy app remain stumbling blocks. Philips Lighting was one of the first ...

The significance of light in my apartment has grown steadily over the years. Where once I relied on my phone’s flashlight to lead me to sleep in the evening, for example, I now rely on my phone to ...

They are also compatible with all smart home systems that work via existing Wi-Fi networks. Lighting is going smart in our homes. Gone are the days when we used to rely on the old faithful ...

Smart lights are the logical first step as you begin building your smart home. If you are cobbling together a smart home. Lighting doesn’t just remain restricted to that step of the chain. Along the ...

The high-end Hue Beyond light fixtures let smart-home enthusiasts integrate Philips smart LED tech even more deeply into their home decor. Rich Brown Former Senior Editorial Director - Home and ...

Light bulbs are simple: they turn on and off when you flip the switch. Maybe that's enough to keep you happy. But if you're looking to add a little flair to this century-old gambit, check out the line ...

The Philips Smart LED Squire and Philips Smart LED Hero have a round-shaped design and plug-and-play operation, which makes them easy to use and carry anywhere in the home. In addition to app and ...

It wasn't long ago that $20 was a steal for a dumb 100W-replacement LED with no smarts whatsoever. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover ...

Philips has set its sights on disrupting the home automation market, today launching its new “Hue” smart light bulbs, which are to be sold exclusively in Apple Stores worldwide from October 30. Update ...