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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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are smart string lights for you? Here are my top tips to help you decide
By Cesci Angell published
Get that lightbulb moment with my guide on what to look out for when choosing your smart string lights.

Cyber Monday deals are here – save over 50% on this Echo Dot bundle before it disappears for another year
By Rowan Davies published
This is your last chance to grab this Echo Dot Cyber Monday bundle before Amazon's huge sale is over.

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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