If you haven’t hopped on the smart plug bandwagon yet, it’s not too late. These small tools can level up the convenience (and ...

Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan better.

A smart plug with USB ports can let you automate lots of gadgets around your house. Here are five clever uses for the USB ports on your smart plugs.

Lower electricity bills smart with energy-saving tools. Learn how smart plugs, smart thermostats, and home energy monitoring apps help manage power use and optimize TOU scheduling.

The VOCOlinc Smart Plug is a tiny device that can take any ordinary household item and make it controllable through HomeKit, from your iPhone. Utilizing smart plugs is easy to do because all it takes ...

Smart plugs are an easy way to get smart lighting, but they only work with lamps and they only control one device. Brilliant makes one of the more sophisticated whole-home smart lighting solutions, ...

While the demand for smart homes is rising, cost is still a barrier. However, some devices can help you enjoy the benefits of smart technology without the trouble of a complete overhaul. You can use a ...

To secure your home while you're out, two smart plugs can make it look like you're home when you're not, taking just five ...

Smart plugs are among the fastest, easiest, and most affordable ways to automate basic household devices. Plug one in, spend a few minutes setting it up, and enjoy the simple pleasure of turning a ...

Whether you want to deter burglars, manage your devices remotely or want to help the environment, these plugs let you control the energy flow and more in your home. By Thomas Hindle If you purchase an ...

Ever wish you could turn a particular outlet on and off without using a physical light switch? Maybe for an outlet that isn’t even hooked up to a light switch? With smart plugs, you can! And right now ...

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