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IKEA Varmblixt smart lights
IKEA just revealed a new donut-shaped smart light – and it'll look sweet on your tables or walls

By Cat Ellis Published

CES 2026 The lights can be controlled using a remote, or connected to IKEA's Wi-Fi hub and linked to your smart home system.

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Philips Hue lighting scene with and without Hue SpatialAware
The Philips Hue app can now customize lighting scenes so they suit the layout of your rooms

By Cat Ellis Published

Hue SpatialAware is a new augmented reality feature that considers the location of your bulbs and lamps when applying a scene.

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The new Govee Ceiling Light Ultra next to the Govee Floor Lamp 3
Govee unveils 3 new smart lights, plus a host of new features to help you create the perfect mood

By Rowan Davies Published

CES 2026 There are three new smart lights joining the Govee family, and they're looking to be serious Philips Hue competitors.

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Philips Hue Essential bulb next to Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance bulb, both on dimmest setting
Philips Hue Essential lights are spectacular value, but the originals outshine them in one key way

By Cat Ellis Published

Hue Essential bulbs are just as good as the originals in most situations, provided you don't need to dial the brightness right down.

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Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp display red light beside a console table
Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp review: a deceptively simple and affordable light with an app that could be more user friendly

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

There’s nothing particularly standout about the Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp, but this feature-packed light offers excellent value for money.

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Composite image of Philips Hue Bridge on wall and blue Philips Hue smart lights in living room
How to set up your Philips Hue Bridge in four easy steps, and transfer your existing lights across

By Jennifer Oksien Last updated

Discover or recap how to set up your Philips Hue Bridge to unlock more smart lighting possibilities.

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Philips Hue Bridge Pro
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is finally on sale, but there's something you should know before you buy one

By Cat Ellis Published

The Bridge Pro can support three times as many lights as the Bridge V2, but there's a temporary snag.

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Split image of Philips Hue Bridge Pro, Philips Hue Essential bulbs, and Philips Hue Video Doorbell
Over 10 new Philips Hue devices just landed – here's everything you need to know about the Bridge Pro, OmniGlow, and more

By Cat Ellis Published

It's the biggest Philips Hue product drop ever, and you're in the right place to find all the details about every new launch.

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Are Philips Hue Essential bulbs the cheap smart lights we don't need?

By Cat Ellis Published

There's no shortage of brands making affordable smart lights, but it looks like Hue wants a piece of the entry-level pie.

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Room lit with pink and purple Philips Hue lights
Leaked Philips Hue hub can support over 150 bulbs, and turn them into motion sensors

By Hamish Hector Published

The leaked Philips Hue Bridge Pro boasts some impressive (in cases almost needlessly so) capabilities.

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