Smart switches require a neutral wire for power, but many older homes do not have one available. You should never attempt electrical work unless you are a licensed or experienced electrician.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Leviton’s entry into the market splits the pricing between the budget Aqara and the high-end Lutron ...

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 ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Most smart switches require a neutral (white) wire to ...

If you're researching in-wall switches to control your home's lighting system, you probably realize they require a little more effort to select and install than the ...

Replacing every light in the house with a smart bulb can get pricey quickly. One easy way to add intelligence to a room’s lights is with a smart light switch. Once installed, you’ll be able to ...

Leviton is out today with five new smart home products under its Decora line. Headlining the release is a neat way to bring HomeKit-enabled smart lighting to older homes with the Decora Smart ...

Although newer homes have wall switches for most overhead lighting, fixtures in older houses may be controlled by pull chains from the light. Trying to find that pull chain in the dark can be ...

This HomeKit compatible, Thread-supporting on/off switch is pretty to look at but squeezing its oversized caboose into an electrical box is a chore. The physical simplicity of the third-generation Eve ...

My house was built in the 50s, with wiring from that time period. I'm trying to understand how to connect a modern switch up in the place of an existing old one and it just isn't making sense to me. I ...