Smart Plugs & Lights
2 buying guides and 8 reviews, scored the same way everywhere.
Top picks in Smart Plugs & Lights
LIFX Color A19 Smart Light 1100 LumensBest Smart Light Bulbs in 2026: Bright, Colorful, Hub-Free
TP-Link Tapo P115Best Smart Plugs 2026: Alexa, HomeKit & Energy Tracking
TP-Link Tapo L535ETP-Link Tapo L535E Review (2026): Bright Matter Bulb
Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Basic (H6076)Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Basic (H6076) Review: Accent Color
Amazon Smart Plug (Version 2, B089DR29T6)Amazon Smart Plug (Version 2) Review: Alexa-Only Simplicity
Wyze Bulb ColorWyze Bulb Color Review (2026): Bright, Hub-Free, No HomeKit- LIFX Color A19 Smart Light 1100 Lumens (HomeKit)LIFX Color A19 Review (2026): Bright HomeKit Bulb, No Hub
Govee A19 Smart LED Light Bulbs E26 800lm (H6008)Govee H6008 Review (2026): Hub-Free Color Bulb
Kasa Smart Bulb KL125Kasa Smart Bulb KL125 Review (2026): Color Without the Hub- TP-Link Tapo P115TP-Link Tapo P115 Review (2026): Energy Tracking Plug
Best Smart Light Bulbs in 2026: Bright, Colorful, Hub-Free
Five hub-free smart bulbs compared on brightness, white range, color and platform support, drawn from manufacturer specs and independent expert recommendations.
Published Oct 22, 2026
Best Smart Plugs 2026: Alexa, HomeKit & Energy Tracking
Five of the best smart plugs compared on voice assistant support, Matter and HomeKit compatibility, energy monitoring and load limits, drawn from manufacturer specs and expert recommendations.
Published Oct 22, 2026
TP-Link Tapo L535E Review (2026): Bright Matter Bulb
A bright, hub-free Matter color bulb that works across Apple Home, Google Home and Alexa. Here is what it does well, where reviewers see weaknesses, and who should skip it.
Published Oct 29, 2026
Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Basic (H6076) Review: Accent Color
A look at the Govee H6076 corner floor lamp: multi-color RGBIC lighting, broad smart home support, and the limits of a 1000 lm accent light.
Published Oct 29, 2026
Amazon Smart Plug (Version 2) Review: Alexa-Only Simplicity
A look at the Amazon Smart Plug (Version 2): hub-free Alexa control, schedules and a compact body, plus the trade-offs of Alexa-only support and no surge protection.
Published Oct 29, 2026
Wyze Bulb Color Review (2026): Bright, Hub-Free, No HomeKit
The Wyze Bulb Color pairs up to 1100 lumens with 16 million colors and no hub. Here is what it does well, where it falls short and who it suits.
Published Oct 28, 2026LIFX Color A19 Review (2026): Bright HomeKit Bulb, No Hub
A hub-free, 1100-lumen color bulb with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings support. We look at who it suits and where reviewers say it falls short.
Published Oct 28, 2026
Govee H6008 Review (2026): Hub-Free Color Bulb
The Govee H6008 is a hub-free A19 color bulb with 54 scenes, music sync, voice control and Matter support. Here is who it suits and where it falls short.
Published Oct 28, 2026
Kasa Smart Bulb KL125 Review (2026): Color Without the Hub
A hub-free Wi-Fi bulb with full color, tunable white and detailed scheduling. Our Kasa Smart Bulb KL125 review covers who it suits and where it falls short.
Published Oct 28, 2026TP-Link Tapo P115 Review (2026): Energy Tracking Plug
A look at the TP-Link Tapo P115 smart plug: energy monitoring, safety automation, voice assistant support and the ecosystem gaps to know about before buying.
Published Oct 26, 2026