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 ...

Using voice commands via the Amazon Echo's Alexa voice assistant or your smartphone to turn on your Philips smart light bulbs is convenient, but even better is just walking into a room and ta-daa!

Automatic smart lighting just got a lot easier. Philips has a new motion sensor that lets you control Philips Hue %displayPrice% at %seller% lights without using a smartphone or switch. This could be ...

Before the idea of a ‘smart home’ came long, people had to actually walk over to a switch to turn lights on and off—it was barbaric. Now you can illuminate your entire house with just a few taps on a ...

After its recent pivot into home security with a new line of security cameras, Philips Hue is reportedly poised to debut a feature that turns its smart bulbs into motion sensors. If true, the move ...

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. The Philips Hue Motion Sensor will trigger your Hue light ...

Your presence can literally light up a room if that room features the new Philips Hue motion sensor. The latest technology to come out of the lighting company, the motion detector promises “to ensure ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...