If you want smart plugs that work out of the box without the frustration, get these. Your sanity will thank you.” ...

We chose the Kasa Smart Plug 4-Pack as the best overall because of its compatibility, energy monitoring, and overall quality and price point. Better Homes and Gardens / Kevin Liang Turning your house ...

Consider intelligent power plugs the building blocks for your smart home. A relatively few lights, appliances, and electronics have smart home compatibility built in, but smart plugs let you add any ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. These misleadingly simple gadgets are some of the most useful smart devices you can have in your home. If you buy ...

ZDNET's key takeaways The new Shelly Plug Gen4 just launched for $20.This new device offers smart features with a strong ...

Want a smart home? We do too! Having the ability to control your household appliances and lights with your phone or the sound of your voice is flat-out amazing. But making your home “smart” can get ...

A smart plug gives you the ability to control any “dumb” gadget — like a lamp, fan or space heater — with your smartphone or voice. Smart home compatibility: When considering which smart plug you ...

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. Smart plugs are one of the most underrated smart home products out there. No, they aren't the flashiest, but they can automate dumb products in ...

Thinking of dipping your toe into the smart home waters? Installing a smart plug is the easiest and least expensive way to get a feel for how the technology can improve your life. Plug one into your ...

Forget to unplug the iron this morning? The best smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone. I'm PCMag's managing editor ...

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 ...

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