If you want a smart plug that can operate outdoor lighting, decorations, electric cooking, outdoor speakers or other items, you need one that’s rated for outside use. Our experts found the best ...

One of the most popular choices in pergola lighting is still outdoor string lights with glass bulbs. And for good reason!

A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's beats included smart home tech, lighting, appliances, broadband and home networking. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural ...

After making the surprise announcement that several Ring security cameras need only firmware updates to deliver 2K video ...

This includes a number of features that enhance a home’s wellness potential, as well as those that upgrade its sustainability ...

The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus is priced at only $100, a stark contrast to the only existing 2K cameras, the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro priced at $230 and the Ring Floodlight Cam Pro priced at $250.

Every time the door to the backyard (outfitted with an Aqara Door and Window Sensor) opened, whatever smart bulb I was testing at the moment in an outdoor light fixture turned green. This is a ...

All of the best smart lights use LEDs, which means they're low energy: they deliver lots of light but they don't need lots of energy to do it and they don't run particularly hot either.

Illuminate your home in style with modern recessed lights. This guide looks at the best recessed lighting options for ...

Smart plugs make home automation effortless. Here are 10 of the best options to control your gadgets, save energy, and ...

Smart home lights provide illumination options that were simply unheard of in the days of older, outdated lighting technologies. With their ability to change color, brightness, tone and even light ...

To that end, I researched every major smart lighting company’s offerings and tested eight top competitors in order to find which features separate the best from the merely acceptable.