Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

And don’t worry – installing a smart light switch doesn’t necessarily require a phone call to your electrician. In our opinion, you can do it yourself if you ...

In the course of my years of writing about smart home products, I’ve used more smart switches — that is, light switches you can control with your phone, smart speaker, tablet or computer — than ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home gadgets can be as simple or complex as you'd like to have them. From smart lights and doorbells to smart thermostats and motion ...

Aqara’s smart light switch looks good, works well, and is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home, but you’ll need to go all-in on Aqara’s ecosystem—which doesn’t include a smart ...

When thinking about upgrading your lighting or outlets with smart home technology, smart light bulbs or plugs likely come to mind. Those are certainly useful smart devices, but a smart switch may ...

The smart switch is the perfect example of a smart-home device meant to fade into the background, to become invisible until you need it, when its only evidence is efficiency. But this simple effect ...

The process of installing a smart switch is no different than replacing any other type of electrical switch in your home. You’ll want to take the proper precautions (we’ll help you with that, too), ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...