8 Simple Gadgets to Make Your Home Smarter
8 Simple Gadgets to Make Your Home Smarter Price: $200 for three-bulb kit Think you don't need a networked colored lighting system in your house? Okay, you probably don't, but Philips Hue is very cool nonetheless. Imagine soft, purple mood lighting as you stagger to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Some gamers have hacked their system to color-coordinate for extra playing ambience. And geo-fencing means your arrival can be illuminated, since version 1.1 can now connect to the iOS Location Services feature and recognize when you're within a certain range—no need to even put down the groceries. Skip the stock app that comes with the three-bulb kit and opt for one like IFTTT (If This Then That) for your light show. (Think: If it rains, cue tiger-striped lighting in my living room). Setup is as easy as switching out conventional bulbs and connecting the included "bridge" to your wireless router. 2 Meterplug Price: $50 Did you rac