Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan better.

A smart plug with USB ports can let you automate lots of gadgets around your house. Here are five clever uses for the USB ports on your smart plugs.

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 ...

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, ...

It’s so easy to make your home a bit smarter these days. Right now, you can score a 3-pack of TP-Link Tapo smart plugs for $20 on Amazon thanks to a lovely 20% discount promotion that’s going on.

To secure your home while you're out, two smart plugs can make it look like you're home when you're not, taking just five ...

Just plug in your favorite lamp or appliance, and you're off to the home-automation races. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals If you want to set up a smart home, you may not have to pay as much as you think.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. simpson33 / Getty Images Smart home technology has transformed the way we control our appliances and devices. There’s no more ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gone are the days when only your phone was smart. There is a growing number of smart appliances and gadgets that make our lives easier, ...

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 ...