For those going all in with the Apple ecosystem, HomeKit is what ties your smart home together. It provides a common interface for connected lights, thermostats, and everything in between. Smart plugs ...

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 can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...

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 ...

Smart plugs can bring new life to older electrical devices by allowing you to control power to lights, printers, and sound bars with ease. Smart plugs are the perfect smart home devices for beginners ...

When thinking about upgrading your lighting or outlets with smart home technology, smart light bulbs or plugs likely come to mind. Those are certainly useful smart devices, but a smart switch may ...

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, ...

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 ...

The Amazon Smart Plug is limited to Alexa-based smart homes, but it's a solid plug-and-play solution if you're a true Alexa die-hard. The Amazon Smart Plug is limited to Alexa-based smart homes, but ...

If you’re looking to elevate your outdoor living experience with smart technology, then the Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug KP400 is definitely worth your attention. This innovative device allows you to ...

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 ...