Sure, you can install some brands of smart switches in a junction box that doesn’t have a neutral wire, but until now, you’d also need a hub to make the smart switch work. That’s about to change ...

Smart light bulbs and plugs are the ultimate home luxury: You can simply tell your lights and appliances when you want them on, off, dimmed and more, using just your voice or an app on your phone. But ...

・Can control GE Cync bulbs and fixtures, even if they’re not wired to the switch ・Doesn’t rely on a smart home hub ・Can work on 3-way/4-way circuits without needing companion switches ・Matter ...

・Broad ecosystem support, starting with Matter (and GE Lighting’s Cync line) ・Its most interesting features only work with Cync bulbs and fixtures ・Bulky dimensions make for a tough fit in an ...

Why this is important: Matter continues to play an important role in the smart home, and it’s great to see GE Lighting bolstering its product catalog with two devices that support the interoperability ...

To hear Bill Lacey tell it, home automation began when the light bulb replaced the candle. Now, the company Lacey leads as president and CEO, long a name closely associated with the light bulb, ...

Smart light bulbs and plugs are the ultimate home luxury: You can simply tell your lights and appliances when you want them on, off, dimmed and more, using just your voice or an app on your phone. But ...

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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), ...

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