This is one of the least-intelligent smart plugs I’ve encountered. As cheap as it is, it’s too expensive for what it delivers. Plug D-Link’s DSP-W215 Wi-Fi Smart Plug into an AC outlet and you can use ...

Adding a few inexpensive smart plugs around your home can help increase security, save energy, and make everyday living more convenient. An open outlet and a smartphone are all you need to gain remote ...

Home automation is convenient and even kind of fun. And a smart plug is the easiest way to get started. The redesigned Wemo WiFi Smart Plug from Belkin lets you find out if you really want to be able ...

Insert the Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini into a wall socket and you can control it from anywhere in the world. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini is an inexpensive and ...

This smart plug works much better with Apple HomeKit than Meross’s own app, but the latter is required for several important functions. In my recent review, I found Meross’ outdoor Wi-Fi smart plug to ...

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 ...

Setting up a smart home can seem pretty daunting. But Samsung’s SmartThings line of products is designed to be a one-stop shop for all of your smart devices, giving you control from just one app. The ...

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 ...

If you want to save on your energy bills, one of the best smart plugs can make a difference. A smart plug sits between the plug of an appliance and the powerpoint, and essentially controls when the ...

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This reasonably priced gadget gives you six weatherized smart outlets you can use on the wall or in your garden, but the six outlets cannot be controlled independently. Most outdoor smart plugs give ...