Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

The LIFX Mini White is one of the lowest costs HomeKit bulbs on the market today, with a price tag under just $20. It’s compatible with Apple’s HomeKit and doesn’t require a hub to connect to your ...

The LIFX Mini is about what you'd hope for from an iPhone-compatible smartbulb, and with HomeKit, LIFX is finally ready to go toe-to-toe with the popular Philips Hue platform. We tested two versions ...

LIFX is one of the better-known LED smartbulb brands, but until recently, it was also completely missing from Apple's HomeKit platform. We're currently testing this newfound support with one of the ...

Rita was a Managing Editor at Android Police. Once upon a time, she was a pharmacist as well. Her love story with Android started in 2009 and has been going stronger with every update, device, tip, ...

This stunted, slightly dimmer version of the smart bulb standby offers nearly all the same features in a cheaper package. At some point, LIFX surely heard the complaints one too many times: Your bulbs ...

Smart bulb manufacturer LIFX is now taking preorders for its new range of LIFX Mini smart bulbs which are now available from €30 for the LIFX Mini White. LIFX offers a range of smart bulbs that are ...

Smart home tech began for me with Wi-Fi controlled lighting, and there are a few companies that really shifted my own expectations of what I could do within my home with just a little bit of IoT tech.

LIFX has just announced a brand new smart bulb, in the LIFX Mini. It’s still an A19-sized bulb, but a bit smaller. So it’ll fit in those smaller light fixtures that you have around your home. However, ...

Smart bulbs are a great way to get started on a connected home, but at upwards of $50 a pop, they’re not exactly cheap. Today we have two solid smart bulb options that are: A two-pack of TP-Link’s ...

LIFX arguably makes some of the best smart lightbulbs available, but a new report indicates they might not be the most secure. According to a teardown performed by Limited Results, LIFX Mini bulbs ...