Remember the attract(*11*) of the Clapper? No extra getting away from bed to hit the sunshine swap! It appeared innovative on the time (you’ll be able to nonetheless purchase it), however know-how has come a great distance since then. Now you’ll be able to management the lights, set timers and schedules, and alter colours along with your smartphone or your voice if in case you have a voice assistant—no clapping required.
Smart bulbs are an awesome place to begin when creating a wise residence. Most choices are comparatively low cost, they’re straightforward to put in, and so they’re one thing you employ on a regular basis already. Plus, there are not any cameras or door locks for somebody to hack into, and no wiring to mess with. Do you need to strive voice controls? Consider getting a wise speaker or sensible show, however you’ll be able to at all times use the sensible bulb’s app. Of the handfuls we have examined through the years, these are the very best sensible bulbs.
Updated February 2024: We’ve added new testing notes on bulbs from Nanoleaf, Philips Wiz, and Philips Hue.
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