Philips Hue and other smart bulbs based on the Zigbee standard could soon act as motion sensors without the need for any additional hardware. This would mean they could automatically switch on ...

Sensify is a new technology that can turn Zigbee switches, bulbs, and plugs into sensors with a firmware update. This could be how Philips Hue will bring ambient sensing to its smart lights.

A great way to get into the smart lighting game is with some light bulbs. The Philips Hue A19 light bulb comes in a variety of options. This LED bulb is capable of both white and color ambiance ...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has shared a video showing how Zigbee devices could be used as occupancy sensors Ambient sensing could let devices like Philips Hue lights sense occupancy in a ...

which means the light it emits projects better than other similar-powered bulbs we tested. Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Note that although WiZ is owned by Philips Hue, the WiZ app operates ...

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The best known smart light brand is Philips Hue, and you'll find many of their products here: Hue is a good brand that makes good products. But it's not the only option, and in recent years we've ...

Our top choice is the BenQ e-Reading LED Desk Lamp, which is highly adjustable and tall enough to use with desktop computers. For a more budget-friendly choice, the IKEA FORSÅ Work Lamp costs ...

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These days, homeowners have a myriad of options when it comes to selecting light bulbs for their homes. With emerging technologies increasing wattage and lowering electricity costs, you need to know ...