11 Greatest Good Bulbs (2024): Lamp Bulbs, Ambient, Colour, And many others

Keep in mind the attract of the Clapper? No extra getting off the bed to hit the sunshine change! It appeared innovative on the time (you can still buy it), however know-how has come a great distance since then. Now you possibly can management the lights, set timers and schedules, and alter colours along with your smartphone or your voice when you’ve got a voice assistant—no clapping required.

Good bulbs are an awesome place to begin when creating a sensible dwelling. Most choices are comparatively low cost, they’re simple to put in, they usually’re one thing you utilize on a regular basis already. Plus, there aren’t any cameras or door locks for somebody to hack into, and no wiring to mess with. Do you need to strive voice controls? Take into account getting a smart speaker or smart display, however you possibly can all the time use the sensible bulb’s app. Of the handfuls we have examined over time, these are one of the best sensible bulbs.

Up to date February 2024: We have added new testing notes on bulbs from Nanoleaf, Philips Wiz, and Philips Hue.

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