If you want some level of lighting automation without smart bulbs, then dusk-to-dawn light bulbs might just be the solution.

Setting up smart bulbs is easy with these simple steps for Philips Hue, Lifx, Nanoleaf, and Wyze smart light bulbs. This guide has everything you need to know.

Consumer Reports tried smart lightbulbs—from GE Lighting, Philips, Wyze, and others—to find the best smart lightbulbs. You don’t have to spend a lot to get a super-smart bulb.

While smart bulbs shouldn't have any problem working working with a standard or dimmer switch, you should only control them via the app on your phone.

But how do you know if those bulbs or plugs are best for your home? Smart bulbs are a better choice for lamps that have a lampshade because the bulbs themselves are kind of ugly looking.