As days grow shorter and darker, it’s a good idea to invest in outdoor lights. These popular accessories don’t require any major installation or rewiring, and ...

Govee’s string lights don’t look all that fantastic, but they’re fine for casual use–and it’s hard to beat the price. There are few easier ways to liven up a large, dark space than to drape string ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Holiday lights are possibly the best application of smart features—they make it easy to turn your lights on and off from inside, or to be scheduled. When you add smart features to LED lights, they ...

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. John Carlsen has more than a ...

2020 was a difficult year. For many, the frustration and heartache of a year spent in isolation culminated in an extremely stressful holiday season. Baltimore resident Matt Riggs had had a lousy year, ...

We didn’t love the look of Eufy’s string lights, but their rock-bottom cost makes them a decent choice for occasional lighting needs. The Eufy smart home brand is the latest into the fray with its ...

Twinkly has been making smartphone-controlled string lights and decorations for some time now, but earlier this fall, the company added HomeKit integration to all of its Generation II devices, ...

Because in a summer of social distancing, we could all use a little festivity. By Tim McKeough Outdoor string lights have surged in popularity, thanks to their ability to make a simple backyard or ...