You'll have to deal with some drawbacks, but for the money, it's well worth it ...

Philips has issued new firmware for its HomeKit-compatible Hue lighting system, updating the Bridge to include support for Zigbee 3.0, allowing it to work with a wider array of connected lights, lamps ...

When Jason Cipriani and I interviewed Tobin Richardson, president of the Zigbee Alliance, last week about the Alliance's involvement in NASA JPL's Mars 2020 mission, I didn't think I would be applying ...

Philips Hue lights are expected to receive a firmware update that could turn them into motion sensors, thanks to an enhancement in the Zigbee protocol. This was confirmed after the CSA announced ...

Working on a project into the wee hours is hardly uncommon for us hackers, but if you’re consistently sleeping until the afternoon, it’s possible you’re suffering from a condition known as Delayed ...

A cinch to set up and compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and (if used with a hub) HomeKit, the Bluetooth-enabled Iris makes for an easy and inexpensive way to warm up a room. The latest version ...

Signify’s Philips Hue brand is set to unleash a trio of smart lighting products this summer, including a new A21 bulb that’s the brightest Hue bulb yet, along with an updated LED light strip and desk ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

There’s a brand-new generation of Philips Hue smart bulbs coming to market that don’t require the Philips Bridge to be controlled with a smart device. Yay! That’ll save folks who don’t already have ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...