Amazon doesn’t want naïve consumers poking around inside its AC-switching devices. This engineer was also thwarted in his ...

Smart devices can be quite helpful as they minimise many of your daily chores and tasks. The best part about these devices is that they can be controlled with the help of your voice, which means you ...

The best smart plugs give you full control over your plug-in devices, and can be a handy tool for lowering your energy bills and usage. Smart plugs are great for controlling your lights so they’re not ...

They’re not complicated, but smart plugs can make life a bit more convenient and, honestly, a little more fun. I like saying “Goodnight” to Alexa and having all the lamps and the holiday lights click ...

Koogeek may not be a name brand that jumps to mind when you think about home automation, but the company has built a substantial lineup of HomeKit-enabled devices. I’ve had a Koogeek smart plug for ...

Smart plugs are such an easy way to turn your home into a smart home. Rather than buying a new WiFi-controlled model, just place a smart plug between your device and the power socket and you can turn ...

While the smart home is packed with handy devices, not all are as easy to start with as the humble smart plug. These mainstays of the smart home are inexpensive, provide smarts to dumb appliances, and ...

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, ...

Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.