Smart Lighting

2 articles

Choosing a Smart Lighting Protocol: Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Matter Compared

Choosing the right smart lighting protocol involves weighing factors like home size, existing ecosystem, and power needs against options like Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and Matter. The article compares these protocols to help you make an informed decision for reliable and compatible smart lighting.

Sofia Garcia·October 30, 2026

Philips Hue color-changing lights in a living room, with an AR overlay showing optimized placement for an immersive experience.

Tech & Electronics

Philips Hue spatial mapping optimizes color-changing lights placement

Scanning a room with around 10 Philips Hue color-changing lights now takes less than a minute, allowing augmented reality to precisely optimize light placement for an immersive experience.

Adam Kowalski·June 9, 2026