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How to change the battery in your Philips Hue Dimmer Switch
Changing the battery in the Philips Hue Dimmer Switch is fairly simple here's how to do it.
Crank up the volume!
How many Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 speakers can you connect?
Ultimate Ears claims that the PartyUp feature will allow you to connect over 150 speakers at once!
Find it in style!
What is the best way to not lose your Philips Hue Remote?
Never lose track of your Philips Hue remote again!
light 'em up
What colors come with the Philips Hue Go?
Philips Hue comes with more than a half-dozen preset colors without even needing to be connected to the Bridge.
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Which Philips Hue starter kit works with the Philips Hue Inara?
Which Philips Hue starter kit should you get to work with your Hue Inara lantern?
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Can you use a Philips Hue Color bulb with the Inara Outdoor Wall Lantern?
The Philips Hue Inara is a great outdoor light fixture for your home that can be used either with its standard white bulb or one of the more colorful Hue options.
Scale v scale
Fitbit Aria 2 vs. Withings Body+: Which should you buy?
Withings Body+ or Fitbit Aria 2? Turns out they're both great for everyone, since they sync wirelessly over Wi-Fi, but for in-depth tracking, the Body+ takes the cake (or carrot sticks if you're trying to lose weight).
Mastering Sonos
Does Sonos One work with Google Assistant?
Sonos One comes with Alexa support built-in, but what about Google Assistant?
Smart lights for less
Low-cost alternatives to the Philips Hue Color & Ambiance
When it comes to smart lights, Philips Hue is a name that you see and hear everywhere because they're some of the coolest on the market arguably the most popular, but they can be quite expensive, especially once you get into colored bulbs.
Which bulbs do you need?
What bulb types does the Philips Hue Color & Ambiance come in?
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance come in a variety of different bulbs.
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How long do Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance bulbs last?
If you've got some Philips Hue bulbs or are planning on picking some up, know that they should last you a good long while.
Cable needed?
Should you get a wired or wireless Logitech Circle 2?
Looking to keep an eye on your home with the Logitech Circle 2, but you need to decide if you need wireless or the wired version? We're here to help you decided which is best for you.
Mastering Home
Master the Home app, the epicenter of your HomeKit accessories
The Home app on iOS and macOS is like a central control hub for your HomeKit-connected smart home accessories. Here are some of the features you should check out to get started!
Connected home
These smart plugs work with Siri and Apple HomeKit
If you're new to home automation, a smart plug can be a good first step in building out your connected home. If you've gone all-in on HomeKit-enabled accessories, here are our picks for the perfect HomeKit-enabled smart plug for your home.
Philips Hue
Can you use a Philips Hue Bloom without a bridge?
To really use the Philips Hue Bloom, you’re going to want the Hue Bridge.