Pricey, dealer-installed smart-home systems have one thing in common: A wall-mounted panel with a flashy LCD to control everything. This is the feature that’s most difficult for a do-it-yourselfer to ...

Homeowner expectations are shifting fast. Contractors who get ahead of the smart lighting curve stand to expand project scope ...

A board enables wireless control, multi-channel switching, and isolation, supporting automation in homes and industrial ...

Security is a basic need for a home, and maintaining well-lit points of entry is a big piece of that pie. Lighting can act as a major deterrent for any would-be intruders, and combined with ...

The importance of light in our daily lives is often underestimated. Light wakes us, guides us, and nourishes us. It can motivate and make you feel energized or create a cozy feel and help you relax.

On the surface, smart lighting systems might seem like a superficial upgrade. Is it that hard to flip a light switch? But coming to grips with the full breadth of benefits they provide can be ...

Which smart light switch is best? Smart technology offers convenience and efficiency at every turn, and smart light switches are no exception. The ability to control light switches either by app or ...

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Commentary: As the days get shorter, smart home scenes and plugs can help transition your space from day to night seamlessly. Justin Eastzer is a CNET Perspectives Contributor and former CNET host.