With the help of a microcontroller, a few strings of GE Color Effect Christmas lights can be easily turned into a fully programmable LED strip, or if you are so inclined, a huge RGB LED display.

LED Christmas lights are here to stay. They offer the benefits of low energy consumption and no heat, but can you live with the color? Flickr user Solarbotics/CC 2.0 In 2006 the Capitol Christmas tree ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart holiday string lights can add some serious flair to your festivities. With millions of color options and ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Philips Hue Festavia string lights look great and add a lot of fun to any holiday decor. They’re expensive, ...

'Tis the season for sitting by your fireplace with your perfectly wrapped Christmas tree twinkling in the corner of your living room. The best Christmas lights are easy to drape around your tree and ...

If you’ve ever priced out a professional holiday light install, you know it doesn’t come cheap. However, Walmart has a low-price solution that’ll light up your house for way less just for Black Friday ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Have you ever wondered how these bands of lights come together? It's a simple string of miniature light bulbs, with some wiring inside that connects ...