Lights, Locks and Plugs

21+ hour, 7+ min ago   (1197+ words) We’ll also cover SignalRGB, the paid alternative with a more polished interface, a recent Windows 11 driver conflict that broke RGB software for thousands of users in August 2026, and a working Python script that lets you script your own lighting behavior…...

21+ hour, 17+ min ago   (416+ words) The Govee COB Strip Light 2 Pro is undoubtedly one of the best LED strips on the market. Thanks to its various technologies, it can not only display great colors and countless effects but also provide seamless lighting without any visible…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (821+ words) FEIT smart plugs offer app controls, scheduling, timers, and voice commands for compatible appliances. Indoor and outdoor models meet different household and connected-lighting needs. Smart plugs offer a simple way to bring connected controls to regular household appliances. FEIT Electric’s…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (311+ words) IKEA is adding the Liljebagge radiator thermostat to its smart-home range, with Matter and Thread support intended to make the device easier to connect to major home platforms. The product is being positioned as a lower-cost way to control radiator…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1004+ words) The best WB36X10213 halogen bulb should be durable, energy-efficient and provide a bright and consistent light. The wrong bulb could lead to inefficiency, a decrease in the microwave’s service life and even potential safety hazards. Thus, selecting a suitable bulb is…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (344+ words) Shelly’s new smart sensor makes it easier to monitor awkward doors and windows Ugreen moves beyond power banks with its first-ever smart home hub Wiser's new smart radiator thermostat combines sleek looks with ultra-quiet operation IKEA is bringing smart heating…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (938+ words) The smart home is getting a serious upgrade, and this time the technology isn’t just about connected lights, cameras or speakers. Xiaomi is bringing its expanding smart-home ecosystem deeper into Filipino households with a new lineup that pairs immersive big-screen…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (503+ words) The Edge Button Pack. About 100 caps, and the installer picks which ones go in the remote. Every year I go to CEDIA Expo, and every year there are tables full of universal remotes. Josh AI, URC, RTI, Control4. And every year,…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (130+ words) Multi-agent smart home systems cost 5-10x more to build than single-agent tools. The protocol powering them executes OS commands by design. And regulators haven't caught up. The era of the “free” smart home was always a myth. Sonos isn’t charging you…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (474+ words) Crossposted from my blog, where the rest of the Home Assistant series lives. When I started, most of the physical door and window contacts weren't wired yet. Rather than wait, or climb a ladder for every iteration, I created simulated…...