We took a deeper look at dimmable LEDs, and learned that all bulbs are not created equal.

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.

I installed compact-fluorescent and LED bulbs throughout my house. They work well everywhere but not with dimmer switches. The bulbs either dim insufficiently, flicker, or they don't light at all ...

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No dimmer switches? No problem -- just turn the Philips SceneSwitch LED off and back on to change the brightness.

LED bulbs are an affordable and practical way to light your home, and they keep getting better. Here are our picks for the best LED light bulbs on the market.

ASK THE BUILDER | The problem can be traced in almost every instance to a non-compatible dimmer switch in the lighting circuit.

If you can use the dimmer switch, the kit includes the switch, four PAR30 LED bulbs that are 75W incandescent replacements, the control app, and free shipping.

Newer LED bulbs work fine, but they are good for spot lighting only, and are ZOMG expensive.<BR><BR>When buying compact fluorescents, get the ones that say they're compatible with dimmers.

When and why to choose smart bulbs The most popular type of smart lighting is smart LED bulbs, mainly because they are easy to install and set up.

(By the way, notice the hint of what looks like a filament structure inside this dimmable LED bulb. You’re going to have to wait for a future teardown to find out more about that!) That time is now.

An ultra-efficient light bulb that you can dim with a regular light switch has been invented by a trio of engineers from Toronto.