Smart home gear always seemed like something you'd spend a fortune on and then waste a weekend trying to set up. I bought an Amazon Smart Plug on a whim for $13, and it completely changed my ...

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 ...

If you are just getting started in your smart home journey, there's one thing that's essential: the simplicity of a smart plug. You can plug it into a standard wall outlet and it can make any device ...

It's a small price to pay to make sure you can use a variety of items with your Govee automated app.

With the cost of living rising every day, homeowners are always looking for ways to save money. Utility costs are unavoidable because we all need access to essential services like electricity, water, ...

When people ask me where to start with building out their HomeKit, I always come back to the same answer: start small. And by small, I mean a HomeKit-compatible smart plug. These devices are ...

As households look for practical ways to keep energy costs under control in 2026, simple smart home gadgets are proving ...

When it comes time to automate our homes, many of us turn to smart plugs. We can easily upgrade our dumb devices with a smart plug, allowing us to do everything from turning them on and off remotely ...

The new Shelly Plug Gen4 just launched for $20. This new device offers smart features with a strong focus on privacy. The Shelly Plug Gen4 is compatible with Matter, Wi-Fi, and Zigbee. There's a new ...

Smart plugs lower electric bills by improving control and monitoring while eliminating standby power. Adding a smart plug may help you save as much as $20 to $60 per year. Small savings add up when ...

In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ways you can power your home with autonomous technology, room by room. Whether you want to build a smart ...

Kasa smart plugs offer convenient home automation, particularly for lighting. Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs from July 8 though July 11. You can find editor-approved discounts on Kasa smart home devices ...