The easiest way to make your home feel more connected? Upgrade to smart lighting. Yes, they'll likely cost more than a traditional bulb, but you'll get helpful features in return like timers, colors, ...

Smart light bulbs are a key component of modern smart homes, offering convenience, energy efficiency, and enhanced control over home lighting. Whether you are a tech enthusiast or a homeowner looking ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the simpler ways to make one's home feel a tad futuristic, and offer conveniences you didn't realize you'd appreciate, is to install ...

Smart light bulbs can be installed in your regular ceiling light fittings or lamps. Instead of turning them on by flicking a switch, you control them via an app on your smartphone or tablet. Or, if ...

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Smart light bulbs can be a great start to a smart home, but they have a major weakness. You'd be better off upgrading another component of your smart home.

Even if your old smart bulbs have lost access to their smart features, they can be put back into circulation for a variety of clever, new uses.

Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in ...