But if your house (or product) uses dimmer switches, you’ll have a problem using dc-powered LED bulbs. Dimmer switches consist of a button or dial that sets the firing level for the dimming triac. The ...

The new switches work with dimmable CFL, LED, halogen, and incandescent bulbs. Best of all, Lutron’s new dimmers do not cost any more than dimmer switches already available on the market.

Set the perfect mood! Learn how to effectively dim LED lights in your home using dimmable bulbs, compatible switches, or smart lighting solutions. LED lights have revolutionized home lighting, ...

The dimmer switch can handle loads from CFL lights of up to 300W and incandescent bulbs of up to 600W. The company also sells a 1000W dimmer, which might be better suited for larger lighting setups.

The only real problem with these bulbs is that you can't use them with conventional dimmer switches -- but that's sort of the point. The SceneSwitch feature lets you dial the light down without ...

This is an LED bulb that fits into a recessed light fixture. It can become an annoying strobe light in your home. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Q: I feel like I’m going to have a seizure ...

If you've already bought into the Philips Hue ecosystem, consider investing in its V2 Dimmer Switch. It can work with several bulbs and doesn't require Philips Hue Bridge. The Philips Hue V2 ...

2. The dimmer has a simple circuit that required few components. Unfortunately, it cannot operate fluorescent or LED bulbs. It used point-to-point wiring, like old black-and-white Zenith TV sets.

In that scenario, Amazon's bulbs would pay for themselves within 11 months. Here’s the AmazonBasics floodlight LED on a Lutron slide dimmer.