Smart Lights

Smart bulbs and light strips let you control brightness and colour from your phone or with your voice. Set schedules, scenes and automations — turn everything off at bedtime automatically, or have the lights gently brighten in the morning. No rewiring needed: they fit standard sockets.

Buying Guides

Best Smart Bulbs for Alexa (2024): Top Picks That Work Reliably

Looking for the best smart bulbs for Alexa? These picks connect reliably and respond fast, including Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Matter options at every price point.

Smart Lighting for Apartments: The Complete Renter-Friendly Guide

Smart lighting in an apartment is easier than you think. This guide covers smart bulbs, plugs, and strips for renters with no wiring or drilling required.

Best Smart Bulbs (2024-2025)

The best smart bulbs for Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home — with and without a hub, color and white-only, for every budget.

Recommended Smart Lights
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Philips Hue Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit

Starter kit with two A19 color bulbs and the Hue Bridge. Works with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home.

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2

TP-Link Tapo TP-Link Tapo L530E Smart Bulbs (4-pack)

Wi-Fi color smart bulbs, 16 million colors, no hub required. Works with Alexa and Google Home.

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3

Sengled Sengled Smart Bulb A19 (4-pack)

Zigbee smart bulbs that require the Sengled Hub. Voice control with Alexa and Google Home.

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4

Govee Govee Smart LED Bulbs (4-pack)

Wi-Fi + Bluetooth smart bulbs with 16 million colors. No hub required, works with Alexa and Google Home.

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GE Cync GE Cync Smart LED Bulbs (4-pack)

Bluetooth + Wi-Fi smart bulbs in a single package. Works with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home.

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Comparisons

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Philips Hue vs Govee: Which Smart Lighting Brand Is Right for You?

Comparing Philips Hue vs Govee? We break down price, compatibility, reliability, and visual effects to help you choose the right smart lighting.

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