Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug-- that is, if you can say ...

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

Do you wish you could control your appliances with just a tap on your phone? Want to go a step further and have things just ...

If you are just getting started in your smart home journey, there's one thing that's essential: the simplicity of a smart plug. You can plug it into a standard wall outlet and it can make any device ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gone are the days when only your phone was smart. There is a growing number of smart appliances and gadgets that make our lives easier, ...

The Meross Matter Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini makes for an affordable Matter-compliant smart plug, but offers only the bare minimum of features. Compact and Matter-compatible as advertised, the Meross ...

There are a growing number of smart appliances and gadgets on the market that can upgrade your at-home setup. If you want, you can find everything from the commonplace, like smart light bulbs and ...

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 ...

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, ...