This popular smart home starting point isn't all it's cracked up to be.

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If you are planning to modernize your house, it is likely that you have thought about comparing smart plugs vs. smart bulbs for your room lamps. As the names suggest, both are great products if you ...

In short: Samsung SmartThings and IKEA announced that 25 new IKEA Matter-over-Thread devices can now connect directly to a SmartThings hub without requiring IKEA’s own DIRIGERA hub, with smart bulbs ...

The days are longer, the weather's warming up, and we're all spending more time outdoors. I certainly am as my son begs to ride his bike to the playground every day after school now that the sun ...

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The Matter-compatible smart lights can sync to music or illuminate any living space with more than 16 million colors. The Matter-compatible smart lights can sync to music or illuminate any living ...

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Young woman controlling smart lighting with device - Rosshelen/Getty Images Smart home appliances have been trending for some time now. From kitchen essentials to washing machines and doorbells, you ...

Ikea is one of the most popular retailers worldwide, known for its unique retail displays and affordable build-your-own furniture, popular with college students and young professionals. However, the ...

IKEA’s Matter-compatible Kajplats smart light bulbs are now available in the US. The bulbs are very inexpensive, starting at $6. IKEA’s Matter smart home gear has had connectivity issues, but the ...

The Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs start at just $5.99. The Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs start at just $5.99. is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech ...