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All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing.One of the best places to start when building a smart home ecosystem is smart light bulbs. Not only are they relatively affordable compared to other IoT gadgets, often costing between $10 and $50 a bulb, but they can also completely change…

is only $17 right now.In fact, right now you can get a bonus two-pack when you purchase a few different Echo devices, including the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) bundle, or $68 in savings for $69.Also: Here are all the new Echo devices Amazon just announcedI use Echo devices throughout my home in sync with GE smart LED color bulbs, and it makes my life easier. I can control almost every light in my home via Alexa voice command. Plus, I can adjust the light colors and mode in the GE app. There's a light setting for every mood,…

Amazon’s gearing up to announce new products at an event later today, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t deals to be had on the current fourth-generation Amazon Echo Dot. It’s not just discounts on the smart speaker either; a limited-time deal bundles the fourth-gen Echo Dot with Philips Hue smart bulbs in the UK, and it costs less than £30. If you’re quick, you can head to Amazon right now and find a deal bundling the Amazon Echo Dot 4 in Glacier White with two Philips Hue smart LED lights for just £29.99, a £49.99…

in my apartment, I didn't know how awesome lighting could actually be. Now that I have them in my home, I can't imagine going back to regular bulbs. While they can run fairly expensive, right now, you can get them on sale for only $79, saving you 41% when you apply the Amazon coupon before adding them to your cart, bringing the price down further.This energy-saving three-pack of bulbs can help you set the mood in your home, included dedicated reading and concentration settings for study time. If I prefer fall-like…

Philips Hue is back at IFA in Berlin this year with a whole new line of smart bulbs to add to their ever-growing portfolio. Which includes new Lightguide bulbs, which were apparently leaked quite extensively before the announcement. These are oversized dimmable smart bulbs, that look really nice.The Lightguide Bulbs are really the first true statement light bulbs from Hue. It has a distinct contemporary design, and comes in three shapes. There’s a large globe, ellipse and a triangular shape option all available. They…

Signify looks set to release a stunning new line of light bulbs for its Philips Hue brand, as the company continues to innovate its LED-based smart lighting line. The new Lightguide line features oversized, dimmable smart bulbs that come in three shapes and are designed for open lighting fixtures. These look like they could add some seriously stylish mood lighting to any setup. The new full-color and white ambiance bulbs appeared on Amazon.de this week — first spotted by Fabian over at HueBlog.com. According to him,…

The best HomeKit light bulbs are truly an easy way to add some smarts to your home. HomeKit bulbs offer convenient controls through the Home app and Siri, just like HomeKit light switches — all without calling an electrician. Plus, you can pair HomeKit bulbs with other accessories to fulfill your smart home dreams. There are many options available, so here's our list of the best HomeKit light bulbs to help you decide on the perfect ones for your home. Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Smart Thread Bluetooth & WiFi RGBCW…

Smart lighting is the most important innovation in lighting since the invention of the lightbulb. It adds so much functionality to such a key part of our lives, elevating the concept of lighting our homes beyond just the utilitarian. But smart lighting is something you have to experience to really understand its benefits. To many people, it just seems complicated, fiddly, expensive, and way too hard compared to screwing in a “dumb” lightbulb. Here, I’ll explain why and how to get started with smart lighting, how and…

Energy costs keep on rising, so any way we can reduce the impact is welcomed. Energy-efficient light bulbs use anywhere from 70 percent to 90 percent less electricity than standard incandescent bulbs. While the purchase price may be a little higher, they are invariably cheaper over their lifespan. That lifespan is also 10 to 25 times longer, so they are both more convenient and better for the environment.However you look at it, changing to energy-efficient light bulbs makes sense. The only challenge is choosing the right…