Smart lightbulbs with the power to transform your home
Customize home lighting from afar. (Delfi de la Rua via Unsplash/)In the 1980s, commercials for The Clapper brought the concept of sound-activated lighting to families everywhere. In 2012, we shared how you can build your own sound-activated device that could do more than a simple clap on, clap off, with the help of software and a condenser microphone. If you’ve got a smart home device like Alexa or Google Assistant, now all you need are some smart bulbs and the sound of your voice for all of your hands-free lighting dreams. These four types of bulbs offer a spectrum of hues and designs for the perfect ambiance.An affordable way to try out smart bulbs. (Amazon/)Smart bulbs can use both Bluetooth and WiFi to connect to your smart home assistant. Philips makes a hub that expands the range of their bulbs using WiFi, but if you’re not sure if smart lighting...