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LEGO SMART Play is weird, silly, and daft, both as a concept, and with its ultimate execution, but needs to grow from its initial ideas.

Turning your home into a smarter space can be surprisingly affordable. These under $50 gadgets bring automation, monitoring, and voice control.

I tested a near-infrared light device that attaches to my computer, mimics the sun, and allegedly improves mood and focus. Did it work?

IKEA’s got a funky new Matter-compatible lamp. The new Varmblixt is a donut-shaped, connected LED accent light that can be controlled with an included remote or any smart home setup that includes a ...

The Govee Smart Ceiling Light Pro features advanced white and RGB LED elements that bathe your ceiling with beautiful colors and fascinating patterns.

Meta Ray-Ban Displays smart glasses after six months provide strong brightness and battery, but bulky frames and limited apps ...

While I waited for Ikea to figure out what was up, I tried some more creative troubleshooting in my home. The only (admittedly odd) fix I found was to force Apple Home not to use my main Home Hub, an ...

After a trial in 2025, Philips AmbiScape – which extends Ambilight from the rear of a TV to work in tandem with up to four additional E27 smart bulbs – will roll out for the full 2026 range (Philips ...

The Qimh Farmhouse Table Lamp Set is 50% off at Amazon thanks to a limited-time deal. These lamps have a charming aesthetic and come with LED bulbs.

The Shelly Flood Gen4 is an affordable, highly versatile water leak detector with Matter support, multiple wireless options, ...

Don't put up with a smart home takes too long to perform simple tasks.