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If you want to brighten things up in your home and instantly change your decor based on your mood, smart light bulbs are the best way to do it. There's nothing else out there so simple and affordable that has such a dramatic impact on the look of a room. But there are dozens upon dozens of options out there, so which smart light bulbs should you get? The expert product reviewers at BGR tested 52 different smart light bulbs, and we've picked the best ones based on which features you prioritize. Our top picks Best overall: Kasa Smart Light Bulbs Best white bulbs: Sengled S1 Smart Light Bulbs Best bulbs with Matter: OREiN Matter Smart Bulbs Best Edison bulbs: MOES ST64 Smart Edison Light Bulbs Best BR30 bulbs: Govee BR30 Smart Light Bulbs Those bulbs are all excellent choices, and you really can't go wrong with any of them. If you want to know specifically why we picked these winners in each category, you'll find our quick reviews down below. 1. Best overall: Kasa Smart Light Bulbs Kasa Smart Light Bulbs Rating: 5 Stars Multicolor & Auto White: Dimmable 16 million colors and warm to cool whites(2500K-6500K). Set your bulb to automatically adjust its color temperature to match natural light patterns from dawn to dusk. Explore endless lighting possibilities to create your favorite light effects for everything from a dinner party to a late-night study session. Great for holiday decorations.Voice Control: Get hands-free control of your lights with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Perfect for times when your hands are full or entering a dark room. BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: Inexpensive, reliable, no hub required, wide compatibility, multicolor, great app Cons: Some people have connectivity issues After testing more than 50 different types of smart light bulbs, we chose Kasa Smart Light Bulbs as our favorites. For those who are unaware, Kasa is a sub-brand of TP-Link, which is obviously a very well-known brand that has been around for quite a long time. TP-Link spun Kasa off as its smart home brand, and there are tons of different smart home products that the company offers. All that is to say two things. First, Kasa comes from a company that's known for its high-quality networking products. And second, there are tons of different Kasa products on offer, so you can build out your smart home setup with Kasa smart light bulbs, smart light switches, video doorbells, security cameras, and so on. That way, you can control everything with one app! Kasa Smart Light Bulbs themselves are terrific. They're bright, easy to set up, easy to use, and reliable. Also important is the fact that they only require your regular Wi-Fi network for connectivity, not a special hub. The Kasa app for iPhone and Android is laid out very well so that controlling your light bulbs and creating automations or schedules is simple. We also like that these smart light bulbs work with other popular smart home platforms, like Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings. We didn't find any downsides when testing these bulbs, though some user reviews mention difficulty with connectivity. If we had to guess, it probably boils down to either user error or compatibility issues with some older Wi-Fi routers. Kasa - Shop Now 2. Best white bulbs: Sengled S1 Smart Light Bulbs Sengled S1 Smart Light Bulbs Rating: 4 Stars Sengled S1 Auto Paring: (No registration required, No 3p account required) The Sengled Auto Pairing Kit offers a simple setup and stable links. Just twist in the smart bulbs and start using them with Alexa Devices in seconds.Smart Voice Control: Use hands-free Voice Control to turn on, off, or adjust brightness of the smart light bulb. Our smart light bulbs have a dimmable range from 5% to 100%, allowing you to adjust the light settings for a morning-to-night ambience. BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: VERY inexpensive, easy to set up, good brightness Cons: Only work with Alexa Of all the white smart light bulbs we tried, the Sengled S1 Smart Light Bulbs were our favorites. There's one big caveat with our top pick, however: These smart light bulbs only work with Amazon Alexa. That seems like a pretty big caveat, but it's actually not the deal-breaker that some people might think it is. In our polling over the years, we found that practically all of our readers own at least a few Alexa devices like an Echo smart speaker or an Echo Show smart display. As long as you own an Alexa device, Sengled's S1 Smart Light Bulbs are pretty much perfect. They're insanely inexpensive at just $3.33 each when you buy a 6-pack for $19.99. They also couldn't be any easier to set up, thanks to auto-pairing. You literally just screw in the light bulb, and you're done. These bulbs can be controlled with your voice using Alexa voice commands, or you can set up automations and schedules. They're also dimmable from 5% to 100% brightness, so it's easy to set the mood. Sengled - Shop Now 3. Best bulbs with Matter: OREiN Matter Smart Bulbs OREiN Matter Smart Bulbs Rating: 5 Stars Matter is an standardized protocol for smart home devices. Say goodbye to the hassle of downloading multiple apps for your new devices. A Matter compatible smart speaker and iOS/tvOS 16.5+/Android OS 8.1+ is required to connect this bulb to your smart home.No more worries about control due to network drops. All Matter devices in your local area network (LAN) work smoothly even if the internet goes offline. Support WiFi connection. BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: Matter support, support for other popular platforms, inexpensive, easy to use Cons: None OREiN Matter Smart Bulbs are by far the best smart light bulbs we tested that support Matter. Honestly, you shouldn't even bother with any other brand if you want Matter support. In case you don't know, Matter is a standardized smart home protocol that was created by a consortium of big companies. The goal is to have one universal standard instead of all the annoying proprietary smart home platforms we have now. Lots of big brands are on board, so many people out there will only buy Matter-compatible smart home devices so they can ensure broad compatibility. These OREiN bulbs are truly terrific. They're multicolor bulbs that are shockingly affordable, considering their wide compatibility. In addition to Matter, they also support Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, SmartThings, and more. We found that these bulbs are wonderfully easy to set up, and they stay connected reliably. You can tune them across 16 million colors, and they're rated to last for 25,000 hours of use. Long story short, they'll probably outlive you. They're also dimmable, of course. In our testing, we didn't find any negatives worth mentioning. We also dug through hundreds of user reviews and didn't find any common problems that people complained about. OREiN - Shop Now 4. Best Edison bulbs: MOES ST64 Smart Edison Light Bulbs MOES ST64 Smart Edison Light Bulbs Rating: 4 Stars The smart edison light bulb only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. No hub required and easy to install and easy setup.White light warm light, light and dark adjustment, 16 million colors RGB full color adjustable,easily changed by your mood.Compatible with Alexa/Google Home for easy voice control. Via your voice to turn on/off or dim/brighten your light, even switch your light to specific color as you desired. BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: Beautiful design, multicolor, Alexa/Google compatibility, easy to use Cons: Pricey, not everyone likes the look when they're turned off If you're shopping for Edison-style smart light bulbs, you'll probably find that most options are the same. There are a few outliers, though, and MOES ST64 Smart Edison Light Bulbs are our favorite. These sleek Edison bulbs have a few different features that separate them from the pack. First, they have an awesome spiral filament design instead of the boring straight lines that you'll find on most smart Edison bulbs. Also, many other smart Edison bulbs out there are only white. These MOES bulbs are multicolor, however, so you can tune them to the exact color and shade you want. This gives you an awesome effect that you can't get with most other Edison bulbs out there. These bulbs are very easy to set up, and they stay connected reliably. They also work with popular platforms like Alexa and Google, in addition to the free smartphone app. On the flip side, these bulbs are a bit more expensive than normal smart bulbs, but that should be expected with any Edison bulb design. Also, not everyone likes the look of the thick filaments and wires inside the bulb when it's turned off. MOES - Shop Now 5. Best BR30 bulbs: Govee BR30 Smart Light Bulbs Govee BR30 Smart Light Bulbs Rating: 4.5 Stars Millions of Color Options: Select from 16 million colors and 1-100% dimmable brightness to make your space feel more vibrant. There are also tunable 2700k-6500k warm white to cool daylight options for reading or relaxing. *Not compatible with dimmer switches.Higher Brightness: Producing much brighter light vs common standard 60W LED bulbs, these 1200 lumens BR30 smart bulbs are ideal for large areas. Get higher brightness (85W equivalent) and vibrant colors (CRI90+) while saving on your energy bill. BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: Bright, easy to use, Alexa/Google compatibility, multicolor, reliable, good app Cons: Pricey All of the other smart light bulbs in this guide are A19 bulbs that fit most of the common light fixtures and lamps out there. But what about all of the floodlight-style bulbs in your ceiling fixtures, basement, backyard, and so on? If you want BR30 bulbs, it doesn't get any better than the Govee BR30 Smart Light Bulbs. These multicolor Wi-Fi smart light bulbs support 16 million different colors, and they get nice and bright. Brightness is very important for BR30 bulbs, since they're often situated on high ceilings or outdoors. The Govee app is simple and easy to use, so you can quickly create schedules or tune your bulbs. Also, Alexa and Google Home support means you can integrate with other devices or use voice commands. The only downside worth mentioning really isn't much of a downside at all. These bulbs are a bit more expensive than many common smart bulbs out there, but you should expect to pay more for any BR30 bulb since they're so much larger than A19 bulbs. Govee - Shop Now The post We tested 52 different smart light bulbs to find the best ones appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Trending Right Now: Study hints at the surprising benefits of drinking whole milk After being swallowed in a hurricane two years ago, a buoy as big as a truck was just spit out of the ocean PS5 specs leak also confirmed a feature you want most from the next-gen console

With iOS 18 now available, BGR shared several tips and tricks about this operating system update, including some iOS 18 hidden functions that you might not have discovered by yourself. If you're a CarPlay user, you'll be pleased to know that Apple is adding a few changes to this experience while we wait for the long-awaited revamped CarPlay experience. That said, these are three new iOS 18 features available for CarPlay users. Announced Notifications support: Announce Notifications can read aloud your notification summaries when using AirPods or CarPlay. Spatial Audio: Drivers can now listen to Spatial Audio songs and albums available in Apple Music and third-party apps while connected to CarPlay. Vehicles with multichannel audio capabilities can enable an immersive sound experience. Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos can also be implemented in compatible vehicles. Accessibility: Color Filters, Bold Text, Voice Control, and Sound Recognition accessibility settings are now available in CarPlay in IOS 18, providing a consistent experience between the iPhone and the vehicle. Besides these changes, Apple could add new features during the iOS 18 cycle. The company has been working hard to deliver the upcoming Apple Intelligence features, which are expected for later next month. With this new platform, Apple wants to make iPhone users' experience smoother by offering summary notifications, writing tools, clean up, which is a tool to erase objects from an image, and so much more. Previously, BGR shared a few CarPlay tips and tricks, which you also can take advantage of with iOS 18. Some of them include: Let contacts track your journey: There are several ways to let someone track your journey using your iPhone, including with CarPlay. Once you start a trip with Apple Maps or Google Maps in your car, you can share your ETA at the bottom of the screen. Apple will suggest a few names from your list of contacts, and you can share them using a variety of messaging apps. SharePlay: Apple lets you collaborate with someone else’s Apple Music queue using SharePlay. Once you start playing a song, someone else can tap the SharePlay icon, grab their phone, scan a QR code, and add songs to the queue. This is especially useful so you don’t need to keep unlocking your iPhone, and even if the person doesn’t have an Apple Music subscription, they can keep adding songs as long as they have the Music app downloaded. Below, you can learn more about my favorite AppleCarPlay tricks. Don't Miss: My 8 favorite Apple CarPlay tricks you probably don’t know about The post iOS 18 adds 3 new CarPlay features you should check out right away appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: First Apple Watch Series 10 discount, $20 waterproof speaker, $17 myQ garage controller, more Today’s deals: $129 Apple Watch Cellular, $750 Hisense 75-inch TV, $29 humidifier, $140 standing desk, more Today’s deals: $199 iPad 9, $99 TP-Link WiFi 7 router, $400 off Narwal Freo X Ultra robot vacuum, more Today’s deals: $689 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $40 cordless Waterpik, $305 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 laptop, more

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Chicken Taco Soup is made with tender, chicken, a variety of beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning and other spices. A simple, delicious and comforting soup! AN EASY, ONE POT SOUP RECIPE Chicken Taco Soup is easily customizable, exploding with flavor and is ready in under a half hour! I love how easy it is to make this taco soup just how you’ll like it. Don’t like jalapeno? Leave it out. Don’t like cumin? Leave it out. Love beans and want to bulk it out some more, toss more in. There’s so much flavor in this soup and it makes quite a bit without breaking the bank. This soup makes 6 generous servings, making sure everyone has a nice and fully belly. It’s also great for serving at a party or a gathering. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  Where do I find tortilla strips at the store? The tortilla strips can usually be found where the other salad items are located in the grocery store.  What are tri-color beans? What if I can’t find them? Tri color beans are just a mix of pinto, black and red kidney beans. If you can’t find a canned version of them altogether you can use any of your favorite bean – I would probably just pick up a can of pinto beans – not a big deal what you choose. Whatever canned bean you do use, it doesn’t need to be drained. If you want to use the tri-color beans, Walmart has a Great Value canned tricolor bean that is very affordable. I don’t want to use Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles), what can I use instead? Don’t want to use Rotel because you think it is too spicy? No problem. Just use a regular can of diced tomatoes instead. Can I make this without the chicken? Sure. This can be made meatless – just leave out the chicken. Or, if you want to switch out the meat, you can make this with leftover turkey, ground chicken or f you want to make this with ground beef, I have a Crock Pot Taco Soup recipe made with ground beef you can try. Can I make this in the CrockPot? Yes, you can, I would brown the chicken (not fully cook it) first, to give it some color. But if you don’t want to do that, you can just dump everything into the Crock pot, cover it, and cook on low for about 6-8 hours (or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F degrees.) How can I keep this warm at a gathering or party? After you make this on the stovetop, you can transfer it to a crockpot to keep it warm.  Can I lower the spiciness? Yes, if the jalapeno is too much, feel free to customize this. You can eliminate or reduce to 1 tablespoon of the jalapeno if you don’t like the heat.  How to store leftover Chicken Taco Soup? You can keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. You can freeze the soup for up to 3 months.  INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) oil diced chicken breasts – or chicken thighs can be used if needing to swap it out. small yellow onion chicken stock – or chicken broth. You can use low or no sodium versions if necessary. tri-color beans– these cans are made with kidney, pinto, and black beans. See the FAQ section if you need other options or for a link to the kind that I used. black beans – don’t like black beans? Just switch it out to a bean you like. diced tomatoes with green chiles– The brand name for this is Rotel. You can use the store brand option for a more affordable choice. canned corn– You want to grab the smaller corn but if you like a lot of corn, you can use a larger can. This recipe is super easy to adjust to your tastes. salsa – use your favorite brand. I like Herdez brand, but any brand will work. lime – this little bit of acid really adds to the overall flavor but if you forgot to pick one up, don’t worry, just skip it. chopped jalapeño – if you don’t like jalapeños, feel free to omit, or use less of them. packet taco seasoning – or if you prefer, you can use homemade taco seasoning. onion powder garlic powder cumin HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN TACO SOUP: In a large skillet or pot over medium heat, add the oil, chicken and onion. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. The chicken will not be fully cooked. Add the chicken stock, tricolor beans,  black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, salsa, lime juice, jalapeno,taco seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper.  Bring to a boil over high heat.  Turn down the heat to low to medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes with the lid on top. Soup is ready when the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F degrees and everything is warmed through. Add salt to taste, if needed. Stir and enjoy. Top with tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, sour cream and/or shredded cheese. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Crock Pot Taco Soup (with ground beef) Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup White Chicken Enchilada Soup Red Chicken Enchilada Soup Taco Pasta Salad Taco Rice Crock Pot Taco Pasta Taco Potatoes Lasagna Soup Stuffed Pepper Soup Cheeseburger Soup Print Chicken Taco Soup A one pot, flavorful Taco Soup made with chicken and ready in under a half hour. Course Main Course, SoupCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 15 minutes minutesTotal Time 25 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 489kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook IngredientsFor the soup:1 Tablespoon oil1 pound diced chicken breasts (about 2.5 cups)1 small yellow onion, finely diced2 cups chicken stock (or chicken broth, can use low or no sodium if necessary)15 ounce can tri-color beans (kidney, pinto and black beans) (do not drain or rinse)15 ounce can black beans (do not drain or tinse)14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (like Rotel)8.75 ounce can corn (smaller can)1 cup salsa (use your favorite, I like Herdez brand(1 lime, juiced2 Tablespoons chopped jalapeno1 ounce packet taco seasoning½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon cumin½ teaspoon black pepperOptional toppings:tortilla stripschopped cilantrosour creamshredded cheese InstructionsIn a large skillet or pot over medium heat, add the oil, chicken and onion. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. The chicken will not be fully cooked. Add the chicken stock, tricolor beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, salsa, lime juice, jalapeno,taco seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.Turn down the heat to low to medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes with the lid on top. Soup is ready when the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F degrees and everything is warmed through. Add salt to taste, if needed. Top with tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, sour cream and/or shredded cheese. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1261mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 41g

Fans are reminded of Olivia Newton-John’s iconic voice two years after her death, thanks to the recently released track “My Dream,” which she left unfinished with co-writers Victoria Shaw and music producer Jim Brickman 15 years ago. The song is available across music streaming platforms thanks to Brickman, who discovered and developed it with the help of the Italian trio, II Volo. While promoting the new release, Brickman reminisced how he met Olivia, and how the song came to be. Olivia Newton-John’s new song “My Dream” Everett The song was inspired by Olivia’s desire to for more out of life and hope for the cancer’s cure. To honor her legacy, proceeds from the song will benefit the Olivia Newton-John Foundation fund, which is her independent charity backing global research into plant medicine for cancer. Aside from supporting her initiative, Brickman also hopes to preserve Olivia’s beautiful spirit and remind the world about her again. He recalled how the track came to be in her Malibu home, where it was written before recording at John Farrar’s studio. He noted that the single is the exact original, which reminds him of that relaxed and happy day. Everett Olivia was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, after which she underwent multiple procedures, including partial mastectomy, chemotherapy, and breast reconstruction. She went into remission in 2013 and then focused on establishing her research and wellness center in Melbourne, Australia, a few years later. Everett Olivia’s commitment to cancer treatment does not only come from her personal ordeal but also her tragic experience of losing loved ones to the disease. She lost her sister, Rona Newton-John, to brain cancer, which inspired her to create a fund specifically for the treatment of such tumors. Olivia lived with her ailment for 30 years until August 2022, when she was confirmed dead by her husband, John Easterling. Listen to the full song below: Next up: Don Johnson Reveals How ‘Dangerous’ It Was Being An ‘80s Heartthrob The post Never-Before-Heard Song By Olivia Newton-John Invokes Nostalgia In Us All appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A