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VARMBLIXT donut lamp
IKEA's donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp is landing early in some stores

By Cat Ellis Published

The pastel-hued smart lamp was originally scheduled to launch in April, but some shoppers have spotted it on shelves already.

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Split image of IKEA Ankarlägg light on a wall in a dark room, and by itself
IKEA's latest motion-activated light 'can be installed anywhere'

By Cat Ellis Published

The Ankarlägg is battery-operated, has a self-adhesive mount, and doesn't need a pricey smart home hub.

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Philips Hue Smart Button, Tap Dial Switch, and Dimmer Switch
The best smart switch 2026: buttons and dimmers for all your smart home devices

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated Our roundup of expert-tested smart switches to give you maximum control over your smart home tech.

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Split image of Philips Hue Essential and Lifx Everyday smart light bulbs in concrete lamps
I love the new Philips Hue Essential smart bulbs, but how do the new Lifx Everyday lights compare?

By Cat Ellis Published

CES 2026 Lifx has followed in Hue's footsteps with a new line of cheap and very cheerful bulbs, but which ones should be brightening your home?

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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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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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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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