Controlling the lights by voice once felt like a futuristic dream, but now no smart home is complete without it. The best smart lights come in various forms, from lamps and light strips to bulbs and ...

Smart plugs can't help with hardwired ceiling fans, but a small add-on can. It gives you app and voice controls without ...

Govee, which makes some of the more unique and interesting smart lighting products, has a new batch at CES 2026. That includes two ceiling lights (one of which simulates a skylight) and a floor lamp ...

Aqara’s stylish Ceiling Light T1M looks great and offers plenty of smart functionality, including colorful light animations and a wake-up mode. Using it with a (required) Aqara hub unlocks even more ...

Xiaomi has unveiled the Smart Ceiling Light D20 on its website, featuring a smart radar light sensor for automatic motion detection and a slim 6 cm design. Launch date, pricing and availability remain ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. If you have a question for Luke about design and stylish living, email him at lukeedward.hall@ft.com. Follow ...

Ever wondered if the harsh glare of overhead lights is affecting your mood, sleep, or even productivity? We did too. So, for one week, we ditched the ceiling lights and relied solely on a floor lamp.

A successful lighting design combines a number of light sources at different levels of the room. Add layers of light from a number of types of fixtures that can be used together or separately for a ...

How to light your home beautifully and cut electricity use - From zoning rooms to the 5-7 layered-lighting rule, explore top ...