The Amazon Smart Plug is a great way to bring some intelligence to some otherwise "dumb" appliances. Once a smart plug is set up, you can schedule a coffee maker to start, keep tabs on how much power ...

Smart plugs are a smart home staple for automating lamps, desk fans (or any other small appliances) quickly, easily and without spending much money. They add a ton of convenience and allow you to ...

Amazon's smart plug can help you control lights and other appliances with your voice or from your phone. The Amazon smart plug is very easy to set up and doesn't require a hub or complicated ...

Forgot to unplug the iron this morning? The top smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything ...

Z-Wave smart plugs create reliable home automation networks that don't crash when your WiFi gets crowded. These devices use a dedicated 908.42MHz frequency to avoid interference from your router, ...

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 ...

Don’t let the high prices and infrastructure requirements of some top-shelf smart home devices intimidate you. You can get ...

A smart plug is a pretty handy gadget, but for a while, they were touted as a device you could add to anything to turn it smart. That's true to a certain degree; you can use a smart plug to add ...

Smart light switches and plug adapters are the building blocks of the connected home. But it can be tough to tell the difference between various devices. That's where we come in. Not only have we used ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...