Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The LoraTap plug adapter and remote-controlled wall switch turns on your lamps like your regular ceiling lights. Here’s how it ...

We frequently get home automation tips, many of which have simple circuit-based on/off control for lights. [Paulo Borges] has created something quite different, however, with his in-the-wall ...

This light switch, imaginatively named the Light Switch, would be a great boon to dwellers of old apartments if it wasn't so damned expensive. The chrome plated switch sits in a lucite box and can ...

Whether for convenience, security or decoration, you've got a growing number of ways to bring smart lighting to your home's exterior. Let's take a look. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is ...

If you’re looking for your first electronics project, or a project to get someone else started in electronics, [Vadim] has you covered. Back when he was first starting out in electronics he built this ...

German smart-home company Senic has announced a new and super-easy way to extend smart-home control into your yard, without the need for wires or even batteries. The Friends of Hue Outdoor Switch ($79 ...

Lutron’s Caséta smart switches give you capable dimming and remote controls, but you’ll need to hardwire the hub to your router. Note this price includes two in-wall switches, two remotes, and a Wi-Fi ...

One of the very first smart home products I purchased for my home was one of Belkin’s Wemo switches. Back before Apple had developed HomeKit, I was already envisioning a smart home. Up until now, ...

Smart home tech company Brilliant today launched its touchscreen-based "Brilliant Control" light switch priced starting at $299.00. Announced in early 2017, Brilliant Control replaces any existing ...

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 ...