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A smart plug is easily one of the cheapest ways to turn your house into a smart home and can save you hundreds of dollars in energy costs. So, there is no real reason for you to not add this smart ...

Smart plugs help you add some intelligence to home appliances that don't have built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. With these little intermediaries between your wall outlet and your appliance, ...

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 ...

For those going all in with the Apple ecosystem, HomeKit is what ties your smart home together. It provides a common interface for connected lights, thermostats, and everything in between. Smart plugs ...

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

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 ...

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