Home automation products have come a long way over the past several years but the introduction of smart plugs may be the best example of that. For clarity, a smart plug is a smart home gadget that ...

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

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 ...

This smart plug from IKEA revolutionises your daily life by allowing you to control your appliances remotely while reducing ...

Behind able to control all of your dumb devices like lamps, fans, and space heaters with a smartphone app or even your voice is awesome. Having to pay $25 or $30 just for one smart plug, however, is ...

The future is here, and the dream of the smart home is as alive as ever, but many smart home devices are still prohibitively expensive. Just one smart lightbulb can set you back what it would cost to ...

Smart home technology has transformed the way we control our appliances and devices. There’s no more worrying if you left the lights on or the garage door open. You ...

Just plug in your favorite lamp or appliance, and you're off to the home-automation races. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals If you want to set up a smart home, you may not have to pay as much as you think.

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, ...

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, ...