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Thinking about adding some smarts to your home’s light fixtures? In our latest blog post, we dive into the world of smart light switches and review the Aqara Smart Light Switch (No Neutral). This ...
Leviton has added five new products to its Decora Smart lighting product line, including a new switch and a new dimmer that don’t depend on the presence of a neutral wire in the box you’ll install ...
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you have a light that you would like to control without fumbling for a pull string in the dark, or if you have a lamp plugged into an outlet that ...
Replacing every light in the house with a smart bulb can get pricey quickly. One easy way to add intelligence to a room’s lights is with a smart light switch. Once installed, you’ll be able to ...
When you want to make your lights smarter without changing the bulbs, you’re likely looking at upgrading to a smart light switch. One of the more vital functions of a smart switch is its ability to ...
Aqara’s smart light switch looks good, works well, and is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home, but you’ll need to go all-in on Aqara’s ecosystem—which doesn’t include a smart ...
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Leviton’s entry into the market splits the pricing between the budget Aqara and the high-end Lutron ...
Older homes sometimes lack a neutral wire (which is typically white) in every box where a light switch is installed. That can be big problem for smart switch upgrades, which almost universally require ...
We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. There are smart plugs, ...
In the course of my years of writing about smart home products, I’ve used more smart switches — that is, light switches you can control with your phone, smart speaker, tablet or computer — than ...