I love LIFX. When I first purchased from them, they were renown for selling the brightest smart bulb on the market. Philips Hue have now taken that crown from them, but LIFX still sell a range of high quality smart bulbs with great color quality and accuracy. So it has been disappointing to see various … Read more
Philips Hue’s Lightstrips are a great product: I have a few myself But one thing has always bugged me about them: they’re wider than normal. This might not sound like a problem, but it is when you try to fit them in an aluminum diffuser channel, and they don’t fit. Equally if you’re trying to … Read more
Philips Hue is the biggest name in smart lighting. Their tech is pretty solid all around, but some users report getting stuck on the “connecting” screen when they first open their Philips Hue app. Don’t worry, this is a common problem with some pretty easy fixes. Your Philips Hue app can be stuck “connecting” if … Read more
Philips Hue’s light strips are one of the easiest and most fun ways to add a dazzling pop of color and festivity to your home and entertainment system. But you can only enjoy them if you can keep them on the wall – not hanging off, or even worst, on the floor! One key to … Read more
When people think of smart lighting, they usually think of the obvious: full color (RGB) bulbs. Setting rooms to bright green, or dancing to strobe lighting effects. But I actually prefer a less discussed smart lighting feature: motion sensitive lighting. This is simple to set up, and it feels like something out of sci-fi. I … Read more
The outdoor smart lights from Philips Hue allow you to extend the convenience and utility of smart lighting to the outdoors. However, it can be tricky to get power to all of these outdoor lights. Here’s where the Philips Hue outdoor power supplies come in. These power supplies, along with extension tables and T connectors, … Read more
There’s nothing like coming home to relax after a long day. To that end, in addition to other comfort features of their home, many people invest in their lighting as well – particularly ambient lighting. This kind of lighting makes coming home that much more relaxing. Today, lighting goes beyond just fancy light fixtures and … Read more
Have you been wondering what happens to your smart switches when the Wi-Fi goes out? Smart devices are supposed to make our lives easier by giving us more options to control the technology we rely on every day. However, at the end of the day all smart devices rely on a connection to the internet … Read more
Putting up light strips in your home is one of the most fun and entertaining ways to add a pop of color to your décor. Whether you want some mood lighting after a long day of work, or soft lighting for a pathway at night, light strips are definitely the way to go. While there … Read more
We bet you’ve seen the GE Enbrighten smart switches around. You might even own some, but do you know who makes them? What most people don’t know is that General Electric does not make these smart switches. It’s always important to know the company behind your smart products. This gives you a sense of their … Read more