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The Smart Light Bulbs Worth Buying in 2026: Cync, Meross, Tapo

The Smart Light Bulbs Worth Buying in 2026: Cync, Meross, Tapo

In every home I’ve had in the past decade, I’ve installed smart light bulbs. Over and over again, between four different apartments and one townhouse, I was impressed by how easy smart lights were to use and how handy they were around the house, especially when key lights are plugged into outlets without a switch. No more switch-hunting; I just ask my smart speaker to turn the lights off for me. After my latest round of testing nine different bulbs, my favorite remains the GE Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Bulb ($36 for two). The app is pretty and comes with cool extras, including fun light shows and even music shows. Because yes, this bulb can react to music and sound around it thanks to a built-in microphone. If you’re an Apple user, the Meross Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb ($29 for two) connects easily to your Apple HomeKit setup without needing a separate app to control it. Looking to get more bulbs without spending more? Check out the TP-Link Tapo Smart Light Bulbs ($32 for four). …