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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Smart plugs are among the fastest, easiest, and most affordable ways to automate basic household devices. Plug one in, spend a few minutes setting it up, and enjoy the simple pleasure of turning a ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Wemo’s new miniaturized WiFi Smart Plug — which the company announced at CES earlier this year — is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...