Tag: smart lights
A wakeup light is my secret weapon against dark and depressing mornings — here are 9 worth picking up as we head into autumn
The mornings are just starting to draw in, and if the idea of waking up to darkness fills you with doom and gloom, perhaps it’s time to invest in a sunrise alarm clock (sometimes called a wakeup light). The idea is simple: these lamps are designed to brighten gradually in…
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Philips Hue just launched over a dozen new smart lights and accessories — here’s every syncing device, light strip, and wall panel worth your money
Last week, Philips Hue showed off a huge collection of new smart lights and accessories to decorate your home and make your TV-watching experience more immersive. There were so many new launches, in fact, that you might have struggled to keep up with them all. To help, I’ve rounded all…
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Still using one big overhead bulb? 3 lighting experts explain how layering light sources can bring your home to life, and how you can try it yourself tonight
If you’ve not heard of layered lighting, you’re in for a treat. Sure, a single ceiling fixture is the easiest way to illuminate a room, but adding a variety of light sources in different places in a room — a technique known as layered lighting — can completely change the…
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IKEA just dropped its Halloween collection in the middle of summer — and these ghostly lights are so cute, I can’t wait until October
Halloween might seem like a long way away, but it’s never too early to start getting ready, and if you’re anything like me, then you can’t wait for the weather to start getting cooler, with crisp leaves underfoot and misty mornings. It seems the designers at IKEA agree, because they’ve…
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Are the Philips Hue Essential bulbs actually any good? Here’s what you need to know about the smart light brand’s budget range
Philips Hue is widely known as the best smart bulb brand, but if you’re looking to get yourself kitted out with a full Hue setup from the main range, it’ll cost you. You might have spotted the brand’s Essential range — which looks very similar to the main lineup but…
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Which Philips Hue lights do I need? A simple guide to the smart light range — plus where to buy
Looking to get started with smart lighting? Philips Hue is probably the brand you’re looking at. It’s the most prominent name in this market, and with good reason: it makes high-quality and ultra-versatile smart lights, and offers a huge range of products to suit different needs. Quick links Philips Hue…
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