Sensify is a new technology that can turn Zigbee switches, bulbs, and plugs into sensors with a firmware update. This could be how Philips Hue will bring ambient sensing to its smart lights.

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In the UK, it's priced at £11, and an E27 version is also available for the same price. It was announced today that IKEA has launched its new smart bulb in a number of different countries ...

Along with being brighter, LED bulbs tend to use less power and have a much longer average lifespan compared to conventional halogen bulbs. Now that LED lighting technology has gotten ...