Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.

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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Smart home technology has transformed the way we control our appliances and devices. There’s no more worrying if you left the lights on or the garage door open. You ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A smart plug is one of the first few things you should get if you're planning to build a smart home setup. The primary reason for this is that ...

When device makers can switch off ‘smart’ features because they simply no longer make financial sense, why should consumers buy in?

This smart plug from IKEA revolutionises your daily life by allowing you to control your appliances remotely while reducing ...

I'm not sure if this even exists, or if I'm overthinking it and there is a completely different/better way of accomplishing this. Here's the setup: I have a patio light controlled by a switch inside.