Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug-- that is, if you can say ...

REPORTS. WATCHING YOUR MONEY WHETHER YOU WANT THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TO DIM OR TO DAZZLE THINGS LIKE A WI-FI CONNECTED SMART PLUG CAN HELP AS SIMPLE STEPS CAN HELP MAKE SURE YOUR HOME STAYS BRIGHT, ...

Holiday homes are turning into winter wonderlands with lights, music, and, in some cases, a lot more. Products to help manage your lights and kits can offer some extra fun this season. Consumer ...

While the demand for smart homes is rising, cost is still a barrier. However, some devices can help you enjoy the benefits of smart technology without the trouble of a complete overhaul. You can use a ...

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have ...

In theory, Matter is supposed to make smart home devices easier to set up and much more user-friendly. With Matter being a big feature of TP-Link’s new smart plug, that goal is accomplished to a T.

This smart plug deal is a quick and easy way to make your house a smart home. The Belkin Wemo Smart Plug with Matter’s Thread mesh networking comes in a three-pack, and it’s fully compatible with 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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