The Amazon Smart Plug is a great way to bring some intelligence to some otherwise "dumb" appliances. Once a smart plug is set up, you can schedule a coffee maker to start, keep tabs on how much power ...

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 ...

Smart plugs are easy to use and a great way to make your home smarter. But what if you’re looking for something that is not as expensive? There are many brands of smart plugs out there, including ...

When people ask me where to start with building out their HomeKit, I always come back to the same answer: start small. And by small, I mean a HomeKit-compatible smart plug. These devices are ...

If you're looking for a low-commitment way to add smarts to your home, consider the electrical outlets. Smart plugs and smart wall outlets add instant connectivity and remote control to anything ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

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 ...

The TP-Link Tapo P400M (marketed as the TP25 at Best Buy) is a compact and affordable smart plug with solid weatherproofing and support for Matter, which means you’ll be able to use it just about ...

PCWorld showcases 14 affordable smart home devices under $100, including smart plugs, locks, cameras, and thermostats from brands like Tapo, Leviton, and Amazon. These budget-friendly gadgets offer ...

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 ...