The new LED light strips from Lifx don't need a hub and let you "paint" whatever colors you like onto the strips -- two potential advantages over the competing strip lights from Philips. Ry Crist ...

As anyone who does even a small amount of research will be able to tell you, the smart light market is dominated by Philips Hue, the ecosystem owned by Signify. However, there are other brands out ...

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 ...

Lighting provider LIFX has upgraded its LIFX Z light strip kit, with the new version supporting HomeKit natively. The LIFX Z strip connects directly to wi-fi, with the new version not needing a bridge ...

When it comes to budget-friendly smart lighting, one of the best brands in the business is LIFX. Offering numerous smart light bulbs and LED light strips, as well as more niche items, LIFX smart ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. We here are at AP pretty into smart lighting. Lights turning on and off automatically when they need to without you having to ...

LIFX today has released two new products that feature HomeKit support. The new LIFX Z Starter Kit with HomeKit is the company’s latest lighting product, while a new HomeKit controller will bring ...