Not satisfied with the handheld remote control for his outdoor patio lights, [timabram] decided to build an automatic timer using an ESP8266. He’s using a set of string lights from Costco, but as you ...

If you have Alexa-compatible smart lights and live in the U.S., you’ve got some new features that will be rolling out this week. With the new Alexa lighting features, you can set up wake-up lights or ...

Hate loud alarms? If you have smart lights set up in your house, you can use them as timers and alarms instead – here’s how. Replacing your ‘normal’ light bulbs with smart ones is a must if you want ...

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