It's not a necessity by any stretch, but Lutron's newest smart switch is still a welcome addition to a system that's already great. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

I’ve long considered Lutron Caseta the most elegant and user-friendly HomeKit lighting solution. Lutron makes the wall switch smart and works with standard dimmable bulbs; other solutions put the ...

Temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling and that means one thing: it's time to change the direction of your ceiling fan! Depending on where you live, you might use your ceiling fan year-round.

The Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi 4-Speed Fan Controller is a very, good product; it just isn’t the best in its class. I used to recommend picking one smart home ecosystem and sticking with it. Start ...

The Lutron HomeKit-enabled fan controller makes it easy for anyone to control a ceiling fan from the wall, with their phone, or with their voice. But, it isn't perfect. During the 2019 Consumer ...

Wouldn’t it be amazing to sit comfortably on your couch, enjoying a movie or a good book, or taking a nap and adjusting your fan speed without moving an inch? In 2025, remote control fans have become ...

Unlike air conditioners, ceiling fans don’t lower a room’s temperature. But running a ceiling fan can save energy and money by allowing you to turn your thermostat up a few degrees or even shut your ...

An air conditioner may be the first appliance you think of as a respite from the heat, but it isn’t always the smartest (or cheapest) fix. Nor does it have to work alone. Turning on a ceiling fan at ...

Ceiling fans look attractive and can also make your utility bill look less daunting throughout the year. For instance, if you have central air conditioning and also run a ceiling fan, you can raise ...

This summer has been brutal, with record-breaking heatwaves across the US, and heat domes that have sent the temperature rocketing up into three digits as far north as Connecticut. If your AC has been ...