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These Smart Light Bulbs Will Make Lighting Your Home So Much Easier
by Marisa Donnelly
When it comes to adding light to your home, being environmentally and financially conscious is a bright idea (get it?). Though there are a variety of lighting types — for example, conventional, LED, and even string — the best smart light bulbs are, well, the smartest.
What To Look For In Smart Light Bulbs
- Device compatibility. Many of them work across smartphones and Alexa-enabled devices, so you'll want to make sure the bulbs you choose will work with your at-home technology.
- Set up. Some smart light bulbs require a hub or an app to operate, while others don't. You have to decide what works best for you.
- Easy-to-use features. For example, do you need voice control or are you OK with tapping your phone? Do you want to take your light with you on the go?
These are all important factors, and before you get too overwhelmed, know this — I'm here to help you on your smart light bulb quest. I've already done all the research for you, and if you keep reading, you'll find a list of my top picks guaranteed to improve your home... and fatten up your wallet. Once you've added your favorites to your Amazon cart, check out the best outdoor string lights.