The new IKEA ANKARLÄGG wireless light emits a gentle glow that requires no hub, smartphone app, or tricky install. And, it's battery-powered ...

If you’ve got an existing smart home rig, motion sensors can be a useful addition to your setup. You can use them for all kinds of things, from turning on lights when you enter a room, to shutting off ...

Xiaomi Motion Sensor Night Light 2 is a versatile, smart lighting solution that makes your nighttime navigation safe and comfortable. Its innovative features, combined with a user-friendly design, ...

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Keep it simple, stupid.

Sometimes the smallest and most utilitarian thing can make the biggest difference in your home. With a proper night light, for example, there are a lot fewer accidents caused by trying to navigate in ...

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 ...

Folks with outdoor Ring smart home devices will find the Ring Motion Sensor useful, but not essential. Ring says its outdoor motion sensor “lets you monitor for motion in areas where you don’t need a ...

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My progress toward a truly “smart” home has been painfully slow. I’m sick of unreliable voice commands, flaky smart switches, and poorly designed apps. Where’s the seamless experience that was ...

This is the fourth episode in our six-part video series where Bob Clagett of I Like to Make Stuff takes on home DIY projects inspired by the features of the new Ford F-150. You know the drill: You ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. So you’ve installed smart lights in your home. Now what? Sure ...