The 8 Best Smart Bulbs (2023): Ambient Lighting, Kits, Color, and More

Remember the attract of the Clapper? No extra getting off the bed to hit the sunshine swap! It appeared leading edge on the time (you may nonetheless purchase it), however expertise has come a good distance since then. Now you may management the lights, set timers and schedules, and change colours along with your smartphone or your voice if in case you have a voice assistant—no clapping required.

If you need to make your property a little smarter, sensible bulbs are an ideal place to start out. Most choices are comparatively low cost, and they’re simple to put in. Plus, there are not any cameras or door locks for somebody to hack into, and no wiring to mess with. Do you need to attempt voice controls? Consider getting a sensible speaker or sensible show, however you may all the time use the sensible bulb’s app. Of the handfuls we have examined through the years, these are the perfect sensible bulbs.

Updated June 2023: We’ve added the Cync Reveal HD+ bulb.

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