Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

When I received an offer a couple of weeks ago to check out the Connected by TCP “home smart lighting system” — which lets you remotely dim, control and schedule the lights around your home to turn on ...

Automated lighting systems have been around for a while, but they've usually been notoriously expensive and too complicated for the average do-it-yourselfer to install. Not anymore. With the Connected ...

Learn how to install 3-Way Smart Wifi light switches with this step-by-step video. Consult a certified electrician if you ...

While they might seem like might expensive light bulbs, TCP’s Connected lighting system is actually a great way to dip into home automation: Easy to set up, easy enough to use, and plenty of included ...

Today, we’re about to review not one, but two new Matter devices: the SONOFF Basic Gen5 Smart Switch and the SONOFF Tx Gen2 ...

The basic controls of smart light switches involve an on and off function. Additional desirable options may include the ...

The Connected by TCP Smart Lighting System makes it easy to light up your home whenever you want from wherever you are, as long as you have an iOS or Android device. It's a bit pricey up front, but ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...