(CNN) —Swapping standard lightbulbs for smart bulbs — ones that link directly to smart ecosystems to remotely control lighting — is perhaps the simplest step in the path to “smartening up” a home. Best overall smart bulb: Wyze Bulb Color ($15.98; amazon.com)Jake Krol/CNN Wyze smart bulbThe Wyze Bulb Color ticks all the boxes you want from a smart bulb, outpacing all other bulbs we tested — no matter their price point. Other smart bulbs we testedLIFX A19 White ($9.99; amazon.com)LIFX’s A19 White bulb is a pretty simple and standard bulb. Kasa Smart Bulb ($14.99, originally $21.99; amazon.com)Kasa’s Smart Bulb is a pretty run-of-the mill bulb. Wyze Bulb ($11.98; amazon.com)The original Wyze Bulb is really the same product as our top pick, Wyze Bulb Color, but with just one color.

Source: CNN May 11, 2021 20:24 UTC