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ZDNET's key takeaways Amazon made the Smart Dimmer Switch available for pre-order.This switch is battery-powered with four individually programmable buttons that can control smart home devices, run ...

While not all appliances can be controlled from your devices, the SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher allows you to do so. By including Matter support, you can control them via HomeKit. Smart home ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Taking the plunge and upgrading your home with smart technology can seem overwhelming at first. There's a lot to sort through for the ...

The Sense Plus Switch is a wireless switch that controls Nanoleaf lights using the company’s new Litewave protocol. The Sense Plus Switch is a wireless switch that controls Nanoleaf lights using the ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

For the top button, I programmed the single click to turn the lights on, the double click to set the brightness to 100%, and the long press to change all the lights to white. The bottom button has the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer ...

The Panel Hub S1 Plus joins two other new touchscreen devices to provide an easy way to control your smart home without a phone. The Panel Hub S1 Plus joins two other new touchscreen devices to ...

Amazon Alexa is already a solid smart assistant, but a few clever tweaks and lesser-known features can take your experience to the next level. Here's how to make the most of it.

Leviton’s updated motion-sensing dimmer pulls out all the stops with wired (or wireless) 3-way circuit support and impressive customization options. With both dimming and motion sensing built in; plus ...