Smart plugs are the simpler option: You plug them directly into an existing outlet, and they add a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth ...

Brilliant has announced the launch of its new plug-in version of its Smart Home Control Panels. The new “install it anywhere” product allows homeowners, renters and professional installers to give any ...

The new plug-in version of Brilliant’s wired smart switch is simpler to install and just as easy to use. But still-limited integrations keep it from being truly brilliant. If you buy something from a ...

The home automation market offers a diverse collection of interesting products like the iHome iSP6 SmartPlug and the iHome Control app. Plug the iHome iSP6 SmartPlug into a regular power outlet in a ...

Small, sturdy, and reliable, the Zigbee-enabled Innr Smart Plug makes for an inexpensive way for Philips Hue users to turn their “dumb” lights into smart lights. Of course, you could just skip the ...

It doesn't matter how old you are: Walking into a dark home (especially late at night) is creepy. Of course leaving a light on when you step out is always an option, but that's obviously a massive ...

If you're a remote worker, making sure your home office setup is as smart as possible can have some real productivity and comfort upsides.

Smart plugs and outlet timers can both run devices on a schedule, but one becomes much more useful once your needs get a ...

The future is here, and the dream of the smart home is as alive as ever, but many smart home devices are still prohibitively expensive. Just one smart lightbulb can set you back what it would cost to ...

Smart plugs are typically seen as a set-it-and-forget-it technology that can help to lower your energy bills and add remote convenience to your electronics. But do smart plugs actually lower the ...

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