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Remember the charm of the clapper? No more having to get out of bed to turn on the light switch! She seemed avant-garde at the time (you can still buy it), but technology has come a long way since then. Now you can control the lights, set timers and schedules, and change colors with your smartphone or with your voice if you have a voice assistant, without clapping.
Smart light bulbs are a great starting point when creating a smart home. Most options are relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and already used every day. Also, there are no cameras or locks for anyone. to hackand no cables to mess with. Do you want to try voice controls? Consider getting a smart speaker either Intelligent Screen, but you can always use the smart bulb app. Of the dozens we’ve tested over the years, these are the best smart light bulbs.
Updated February 2024: We added new test notes on Nanoleaf, Philips Wiz and Philips Hue bulbs.
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