Person holding a white smart plug in one hand and a smartphone in another - Dikushin Dmitry/Shutterstock Smart plugs are a convenient and cost-effective way to turn any home into a smart home, ...

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I once co-owned a coworking space. The space had doors with magnetic locks, unlocked by a powered relay. My partners and I realized that, if we could switch power to the system on and off, we could ...

Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.

Smart plugs might not look like much, but I've learned they're one of the most useful smart home gadgets you can have. With just one plug, I've turned regular things, like my old coffee maker and ...

Looking to add some smart home sensibility to your old appliances? These top-rated smart plugs are easy to install and could save you money After working at Trusted Reviews for the better part of a ...

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 ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Practically every smart home company you can think of offers at least one smart plug: Amazon, Govee, TP-Link, Wyze, and others ...

A quick browse on your favorite shopping site and you'll see thousands of smart products you can buy for your home. There's the commonly used smart security camera, smart light, and smart speaker and ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Our homes are gradually getting smarter in both the micro and macro senses, with all kinds of gadgets giving us a greater degree of control ...