I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

HomeKit smart plugs are one of the most useful smart home products you can buy. Everyone can find a use for them. They work with anything that has a 110-volt plug that auto turns on, and they’re ...

“Total game changer for lights and small appliances” ...

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 ...

Amazon is selling its own Smart Plug at nearly zero margin during Prime Day.

I just walked into my living room and the lamp came on, welcoming me in from a cold, dark morning at the gym. When I leave for lunch later, it’ll turn itself off. The home of the future is here, and ...

Govee just launched its new Smart Plug Outlet Extender, which combines six outlets, two USB ports, and an RGB night light in one wall-mounted hub. Two smart outlets can be controlled via app or voice, ...

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 ...

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.

Smart appliances are great since you can control them from your phone, but a lot of them are just too expensive. If you aren’t ready to replace your “dumb” appliances with smart upgrades yet, here’s a ...

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 ...