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Collection of white and green IKEA home office accessories
IKEA home office trends for 2026: freshen up your workspace with sage green and crisp white — from just $5

By Cat Ellis Published

IKEA's latest collection of office accessories, lighting, and furniture will bring a breath of spring to your working day.

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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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IKEA smart lights on display
IKEA lighting trends for 2026: give your home a lift with lamps and smart lights from just $3

By Cat Ellis Published

Bold and beautiful lighting to give your space the ultimate glow-up.

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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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Amazon Echo speaker, Philips Hue bulb, and Ring doorbell on blue background with text 'TechRadar Cyber Monday deals'
The hottest smart home deals under $50 – upgrade your home with Amazon Echo, Philips Hue, and Ring for Cyber Monday

By Cat Ellis Published

Cyber Monday is the perfect time to upgrade your home, with huge savings on smart home tech from all the biggest brands.

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Philips Hue Festavia lights in living room with text 'TechRadar Black Friday Deals'
Philips Hue lights crash to record-low Black Friday prices – save up to 54%

By Cat Ellis Published

If you've been waiting for the right time to stock up on Philips Hue bulbs, that moment is now.

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The Govee Uplighter is projecting ripples of blue and pink onto the ceiling.
Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp review: a showstopping smart lamp that combines vividly colorful effects and practical lighting

By Cesci Angell Published

Beaming out dynamic color displays as well as practical task lighting, this smart floor lamp has a whole lot to offer.

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