If you're looking for a low-commitment way to add smarts to your home, consider the electrical outlets. Smart plugs and smart wall outlets add instant connectivity and remote control to anything ...

While there are now many home appliances that can be remotely monitored and controlled via the internet, each one of those has to incorporate specialized Internet of Things (IoT) electronics.

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Few things are more convenient than an in-wall smart outlet when you want to turn a lamp or small appliance on and off, and the devices have been around almost as long as smart switches. But you haven ...

The first-ever Matter-over-Thread smart outlet and a light switch updated for Matter are two of Eve's new offerings. Photo: Eve Systems Eve Systems introduced the first Matter-over-Thread smart ...

That $10 to $20 smart plug has the potential to cut your electric bill. You just need to know how to use it. David covered broadband providers, smart home devices and security products. On its own, ...

Braumm’s outdoor smart plug is too unreliable for serious Consideration—even before you take it outside. Outfitting an exterior electrical socket with an add-on Wi-Fi smart plug makes a ton of sense, ...

I'm not sure if this even exists, or if I'm overthinking it and there is a completely different/better way of accomplishing this. Here's the setup: I have a patio light controlled by a switch inside.

A smart plug's longevity is dictated by how gentle and strategic you are with its use, so knowing its primary enemies helps ...

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 ...