Hue motion sensors are some of the most useful smart home devices out there. They allow you to have your lights turn on and off automatically. They can also be used for more advanced applications and home automation. These motion sensors also let you know when something’s going wrong. There’s an LED indicator on the … Read more
In August 2020, the LIFX CEO announced a new LIFX product on Twitter – the LIFX Clean: This product is designed to be anti-bacterial, providing both smart lighting and cleaning potential. However the actual cleaning capability isn’t always effective – especially when run for a short amount of time, or from more than 4 foot … Read more
Philips Hue is expanding their smart devices into new products that seek to give users a more immersive, and smarter, home lighting experience. These devices allow you to have your Hue smart lighting react to music, movies, and video games. How does this all work? The Hue Sync app and Hue Sync Box physical device … Read more
Home and Away is a Philips Hue feature that allows users to have smart devices turn on when they get home and turn off when they leave. This is one of the coolest smart features that users want to get up and running right away. The only problem is that this feature occasionally stops working. … Read more
Philips Hue is still one of the biggest and best names in smart home lighting. Their Gu10 lights are an ideal choice for modern looking homes who want that recessed lighting style. The only problem is that the Gu10 standard is a little inconsistent and Philips Hue has also changed the size of their lights … Read more
If you’re new to the world of smart lighting, you might be baffled by all the different choices out there. Whether it’s Philips Hue, LIFX or a budget make on Amazon, it’s not often clear what company to go with. Plus is there a difference between Wi-Fi and Zigbee based lighting? Finally, should you care … Read more
Since their introduction in 2018, Ring’s smart lighting has become a popular addition in the modern smart home, especially with those who already use Ring products. Their line of smart lighting includes Floodlights, Steplights, Spotlights, Motion Sensors, and even pedestal Pathlights. Ring’s Pathlights not only look inviting as they light the path up to your … Read more
Which Ring devices do you have around the house? Between their outdoor cameras and their new line of smart lights, Ring relies heavily on LEDs to make sure their devices are working properly. However, how long can we expect these LEDs to last? Ring tech can get expensive. This is even more true when you’ve … Read more
The three Philips Hue color types (White, White Ambiance, and full Color) might seem confusing at first – especially if you are new to smart lighting. Thankfully the differences aren’t all that difficult to understand, as this video covers. I also cover which of the three color types I prefer. 0:00 Intro 1:11 Philips Hue … Read more
When it comes to smart home devices, many people are familiar with two of the most popular manufacturers out there – Philips Hue and Ring. Many smart home users have either one or the other – or in some cases, both – brands of smart home devices at work in their homes. Being a primary … Read more