Will it replace my beloved OG Varmblixt lamp?

Ikea's Varmblixt lamp showed up at CES 2026 with new smart features. Now that I've tried it, I'm not letting it go.

The intersection of the smart home and decorative lighting often feels like Las Vegas to me: gaudy, excessive, and a place I ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Imagine how convenient it would be to enter the shower and your bathroom lights automatically turn on. Or going to bed with the dim warm light ...

Govee has made a name for itself in the smart lighting business as an affordable alternative to other brands, like Philips Hue. So when I decided to upgrade my old traditional lighting to smart bulbs, ...

IKEA's move into the smart home world has been a gradual one – it's pointless to pretend that its swathe of releases in late 2025 marked a huge strategic change. After all, it already had a bunch of ...

Color-changing smart lights have become one of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to bring smart-home functionality into your space. Beyond the fun factor of switching colors or adjusting ...

Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs from July 8th to 11th. Early Prime Day deals include discounts on Govee smart home devices like string lights, smart plugs, and floor lamps. An Amazon Prime membership is ...

Voice commands for changing light colors are not functioning as expected for several Google Home users. Google Assistant reportedly responds that the lights are offline, even though changing colors ...

Smart home technologies are as accessible as ever, and cheaper than you may think. Home Depot offers several gadgets that ...