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Philips Hue Omniglow lightstrip behind guitars

Smoother and brighter, the Hue Omniglow has to be seen to be believed

By Carrie Marshall published

Light up your life with the Philips Hue Omniglow, the best Hue lightstrip yet, which appears simply seamless.

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Split image of IKEA and Philips Hue light bars

IKEA just released a super cheap Philips Hue Play Light Bar lookalike

By Cat Ellis published

The new IKEA lamp costs the same as a cup of coffee, but don't expect it to create an immersive home theater experience.

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Three smart light bulbs on table with cables, smart speakers, phone, and house plant

The 3 best smart light bulbs, recommended by a home tech editor

By Cat Ellis published

Upgrading to smart lighting costs less than you might expect, whether it's a single room or your whole home.

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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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The Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp shines a multicoloured aurora effect onto a slanted ceiling.

The best smart lights 2026: light up your life with smart bulbs and lamps

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We've tested the best smart light bulbs and light panels from all the big brands including Philips Hue and Nanoleaf.

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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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