Distance is just an illusion for the smart home. See how a simple connection bridges the miles, allowing you to command your ...

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I once co-owned a coworking space. The space had doors with magnetic locks, unlocked by a powered relay. My partners and I realized that, if we could switch power to the system on and off, we could ...

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.

The smart home industry has steadily evolved over the years, and it's now possible to equip your abode with smart lights, smart alarm clocks, and even smart refrigerators. But not everything has ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Practically every smart home company you can think of offers at least one smart plug: Amazon, Govee, TP-Link, Wyze, and others ...

We chose the Kasa Smart Plug 4-Pack as the best overall because of its compatibility, energy monitoring, and overall quality and price point. Better Homes and Gardens / Kevin Liang Turning your house ...

A quick browse on your favorite shopping site and you'll see thousands of smart products you can buy for your home. There's the commonly used smart security camera, smart light, and smart speaker and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Our homes are gradually getting smarter in both the micro and macro senses, with all kinds of gadgets giving us a greater degree of control ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...