Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Lutron hasn't been a very vocal partner of Apple's HomeKit home automation system, but all that changed with this week's retail launch of the $230 Caséta Wireless Lighting Starter Kit. It comes ...

Philips's Hue Light Bulb combines energy-efficiency, wide-spectrum LED lighting and remote control capabilities via iOS app into a neat little package, but is it worth the high price of entry? The ...

The choice between wired and wireless lighting control systems often presents a pivotal decision point for contractors and customers alike. Each option carries its own set of advantages and challenges ...

Magicshine’s Monteer 8000S Galaxy is the reigning champion in our annual lights group test, with the V2.0 model I’m testing this year adding the software and hardware needed for the Bluetooth wireless ...

The Magicshine Hori 900 has a flood-style design with a wide beam pattern that has a pronounced top-to-bottom gradient and side cut-off. It’s designed to sit under an out-front mount or between a ...