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 ...

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 ...

For anybody with an Alexa smart home, meaning they likely have a number of Echo smart speakers, smart plugs, smart lights, and other devices that work with Alexa, iDevices announced a really neat ...

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 ...

Available now, the iDevices Instinct ($99.95) is a single-pole switch with dual far-field microphones, audio technology (including a microspeaker) from Soen Audio, an LED light ring that lights up ...

There are a variety of smart switches on the market, and we’ve broken down the best of the best. Whether you're looking for a simple setup or something a little more complex that adds loads of ...