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 ...

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 ...

If you're ready to use your Amazon Echo speaker for more than just shopping, playing music, and weather reports, you might be thinking about adding an Amazon Smart Plug ($24.99) to your Alexa ...

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 ...

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, ...

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Just because you're renting doesn't mean you can't have some smart devices in your home, and these devices are perfectly ...

Even if your old smart bulbs have lost access to their smart features, they can be used as traditional bulbs, with smart ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You don't have to own a smart home to live in one. If you're renting your home, you'll be glad to know there are plenty of smart, high-tech ...