Start with smart bulbs in your most-used rooms

Replace existing bulbs with smart bulbs from Philips Hue ($15-50 per bulb), LIFX ($25-45), or Wyze Bulb ($8-12). Screw them into your existing fixtures, download the app, connect to Wi-Fi, and control via voice or phone. Start with 2-3 bulbs in rooms you use most.

Why It Works

Smart bulbs require zero wiring changes and work in any standard light socket. You get voice control, scheduling, dimming, and color changing without hiring an electrician or replacing switches.

Tips

• Wyze and TP-Link Kasa bulbs ($8-15) are the best budget options
• Philips Hue is the premium ecosystem with the most features and widest compatibility
• Warn household members: smart bulbs only work when the wall switch stays ON — turning off the switch kills the smart features
• White-only bulbs are cheaper and sufficient for most rooms; color bulbs are fun for accent lighting