Sometimes you can switch lights without a direct connection to the mains, however – like this project that interfaces mechanically with a standard light switch.

This is a simple LED lightbulb, but it includes a remote control to change the color on the fly. This light can flash different colors, strobe, fade and more with a push of a button.

Want to control the colors in your home? Sure, you could just buy a Philips Hue bulb, but where’s the hacking fun in that? [Dario] agrees: he has written a tutorial on building an Arduino-con… ...

Lighting has been proven to affect our mood. Stick LED strip lights in these locations and you'll be well on your way feeling right at home.

The latest is the Connected by TCP Wireless LED Lighting Kit, which will set you up with three LED bulbs, the "Gateway" hub that serves as their collective brain, and a handy remote control.

TJOY's light strips are the best remote control lights out there. It's a pack of LED lights that stretch to 50 feet. With just a button press or two, their color can be changed to anything remotely.

If you are a fan of RGB lighting, then here’s how to control the LED technology, which Logitech calls LightSync, in your peripherals.