But if you are looking at something like the Emerson SmartVoice Wall Plug, there are some things to know before purchasing. I ...

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Smart home purveyor Brilliant is completing its HomeKit rollout with a pair of new updates that brings Apple's smart home platform to its smart plug and in-wall switch alongside its wall panels.

One of the top annoyances of early smart plugs was their bulk and overall ugliness. It was hard to get excited about automating a lamp when it meant plugging a clunky, unattractive gadget into your ...

Every smart home reaches a crossroads when deciding on a small yet crucial device: smart plugs or smart wall outlets. Let's get the obvious distinction out of the way — smart plugs are easy to set up, ...

Just plug in your favorite lamp or appliance, and you're off to the home-automation races. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals If you want to set up a smart home, you may not have to pay as much as you think.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Adding a few inexpensive smart plugs around your home can help increase security, save energy, and make ...

Smart plugs help you add some intelligence to home appliances that don't have built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. With these little intermediaries between your wall outlet and your appliance, ...

Jasco, the maker of some of our favorite smart lights, is at CES this week to show off its latest smart plugs and wall switches, all of which come with a key feature: Matter support. Jasco is also ...

With so many of us having extra time at home right now, it’s a perfect time for projects like adding some smarts to your home. Amazon is selling a three-pack of the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plugs for $26.24 ...

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 ...