Simply by inserting a small adapter into an existing electrical outlet, smart plugs give you greater control of your home and make routine tasks easier and more efficient. If you want to know what a ...

Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster.

Whether you want to deter burglars, manage your devices remotely or want to help the environment, these plugs let you control the energy flow and more in your home. By Thomas Hindle If you purchase an ...

The best smart plugs are an easy and affordable way to automate pretty much anything. Want to make an old light remote controllable? A smart plug will do that. Need to kill the power to various ...

While the demand for smart homes is rising, cost is still a barrier. However, some devices can help you enjoy the benefits of smart technology without the trouble of a complete overhaul. You can use a ...

Brilliant has announced the launch of its new plug-in version of its Smart Home Control Panels. The new “install it anywhere” product allows homeowners, renters and professional installers to give any ...

It doesn't matter how old you are: Walking into a dark home (especially late at night) is creepy. Of course leaving a light on when you step out is always an option, but that's obviously a massive ...

Smart plugs are one of the cheapest ways to make a home feel genuinely smart, but not every model deserves a spot in the wall ...

The Wemo Smart Plug with Thread is both simple and advanced, offering home automation with mesh networking. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Insert the Wemo Smart Plug with Thread into any wall socket and ...

The home automation market offers a diverse collection of interesting products like the iHome iSP6 SmartPlug and the iHome Control app. Plug the iHome iSP6 SmartPlug into a regular power outlet in a ...

Small, sturdy, and reliable, the Zigbee-enabled Innr Smart Plug makes for an inexpensive way for Philips Hue users to turn their “dumb” lights into smart lights. Of course, you could just skip the ...

If you've already got smart home components around the house, you can expand your system's features with these budget Ikea ...