It was in a local close-out store where I saw the Energizer Connect Smart Plug – at a steeply discounted price, naturally. The device, controlled by either an Apple or Android smartphone, turns off ...

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...

Smart home technology has transformed the way we control our appliances and devices. There’s no more worrying if you left the lights on or the garage door open. You ...

This smart plug from IKEA revolutionises your daily life by allowing you to control your appliances remotely while reducing ...

Home automation products have come a long way over the past several years but the introduction of smart plugs may be the best example of that. For clarity, a smart plug is a smart home gadget that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Adding a few inexpensive smart plugs around your home can help increase security, save energy, and make ...

Smart plugs are an easy way to bring automation into your home, as they allow you to turn just about any device into a smart gadget. Items like lamps, dehumidifiers, fans, and even refrigerators can ...

Do you wish you could control your appliances with just a tap on your phone? Want to go a step further and have things just ...

Have you ever wondered whether you left your hair straightener on? Or maybe you want an easier solution than those archaic manual timers for your holiday decorations? Or perhaps you wonder how much ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Ring’s Outdoor Smart Plug is one of the more affordable accessories in the company’s lineup, and for once in 2021, it’s not another doorbell. Cough-cough, remember the $59.99 Doorbell Wired that was ...