Plain-jane bulbs are so yesterday. Smart lights are in, not only because they're one of the easiest ways to enter the world of smart home tech, but also because they're one of the most affordable.

A breakdown of what smart light bulbs do, how they work, and how to choose the right one Smart light bulbs are LED bulbs that can be controlled using a smartphone, tablet, or smart home automation ...

You can set up the Google Home app on your phone or tablet to connect your smart devices and use Google Assistant.

For bigger projects, you might look into smart switches instead of smart bulbs if you want everything controlled from the wall. Smart doorbells and garage door openers like myQ are also cheap ...

Turning your house into a smart home might isn’t the dauting task you might think it is. It’s also not going to cost an absolute fortune, because most most smart home devices are quite affordable ...