"In every home I've had in the past decade, I've installed smart light bulbs. Over and over again, between four different apartments and one townhouse, I was impressed by how easy smart lights were to use and how handy they were around the house, especially when key lights are plugged into outlets without a switch. No more switch-hunting; I just ask my smart speaker to turn the lights off for me."
"After my latest round of testing nine different bulbs, my favorite remains the GE Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Bulb ($36 for two). The app is pretty and comes with cool extras, including fun light shows and even music shows. Because yes, this bulb can react to music and sound around it thanks to a built-in microphone. If you're an Apple user, the Meross Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb ($29 for two) connects easily to your Apple HomeKit setup without needing a separate app to control it."
Smart light bulbs are easy and affordable upgrades that fit existing lamps and outlets, eliminating the need to hunt for switches and enabling voice control via smart speakers. Testing identified the GE Cync Dynamic Effects as a standout, offering a polished app, fun light and music-reactive shows via a built-in microphone. The Meross Smart Wi‑Fi LED Bulb provides seamless Apple HomeKit integration without a separate app. The TP-Link Tapo bulbs offer a budget-friendly four-pack option. Smart bulbs convert ordinary lamps into connected fixtures and provide convenience and entertainment through app features and voice or music interaction.
Read at WIRED
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