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 ...

・Physical installation is a bit more onerous than other devices ・Requires a neutral wire ・Some slight hiccups during setup The Tapo S505D smart dimmer is Matter certified, which guarantees ...

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TP-Link’s Wi-Fi-ready switch works as well as it looks—provided you don’t care about HomeKit support or mind the monstrous cover. I’ll cut to the chase: TP-Link’s Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch Dimmer ...

Eve continues to expand its smart home lineup with the Eve Dimmer Switch, a Matter-over-Thread smart switch that lets you control and dim your lights via Siri or HomeKit. Whether you want bright ...

Eve has launched its smart light switch with dimmer controls. The Eve Dimmer Switch has a hybrid button and dimmer design and is compatible with Matter-over-Thread. It’s expected to launch mid-March ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

This innovative smart switch doesn’t require a hub, but it’s expensive and we found it difficult to set up. Schneider Electric enters the smart lighting market with a series of in-wall Wi-Fi switches, ...

Modern dimmers are compact and will fit into a standard wall outlet box in place of an existing switch. No rewiring is needed. Many people install dimmers for ”mood control”–lowering light levels ...

Leviton’s updated motion-sensing dimmer pulls out all the stops with wired (or wireless) 3-way circuit support and impressive customization options. With both dimming and motion sensing built in; plus ...