As long as you have a Hue Bridge Pro, for no additional cost, you can use MotionAware with compatible Philips Hue devices to ...

If you own Philips Hue smart bulbs, don’t think twice about adding Philips’ Hue motion sensor; it’s a nearly flawless upgrade to the Hue ecosystem. Motion-activated lighting isn’t a new idea. Whether ...

For the best motion sensor smart light bulb, the Par38 Zigbee Smart LED Light Bulb is our top pick. This light bulb can be used outdoors—the weatherproof bulb uses motion-sensing technology to ...

Next month, Philips will start shipping its new Hue smart-bulb motion detector, which will allow consumers to control their Philips Hue smart bulbs by gesturing or simply entering or exiting a room.

Using voice commands via the Amazon Echo's Alexa voice assistant or your smartphone to turn on your Philips smart light bulbs is convenient, but even better is just walking into a room and ta-daa!

The Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control to any outlet. They are super simple to set up, and can be used ...

From its weak setup to its limited configurability, Ikea’s smart light kit leaves a lot to be desired. If you had trouble putting together the Billy bookcase, wait until you get your hands on Ikea’s ...

There are plenty of ways to turn on connected lighting, from an app on your phone, through smart switches like Logitech Pop, to voice control via Alexa or Siri, but Philips wants to make it as simple ...

Smart lights are a great way to enhance home security. Being able to flip on the lights remotely or automatically, you can give the impression that someone is home and expose potential intruders. It’s ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Smart lights are a simple way to elevate your home's design, inside and outside. That said, not all smart bulbs are created equally. Philips is easily one of the best brands when it comes to smart ...

Over the past few years a swath of self-styled ‘smart lights’ have pushed into the market. The likes of Philips Hue and Kickstarter fueled LIFX. Aka connected lightbulbs that can be controlled via an ...