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 ...

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 ...

Simply by inserting a small adapter into an existing electrical outlet, smart plugs give you greater control of your home and make routine tasks easier and more efficient. If you want to know what a ...

That $10 to $20 smart plug has the potential to cut your electric bill. You just need to know how to use it. David covered broadband providers, smart home devices and security products. On its own, ...

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 ...

Every smart home reaches a crossroads when deciding on a small yet crucial device: smart plugs or smart wall outlets. Let's get the obvious distinction out of the way — smart plugs are easy to set up, ...

Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster.

Smart plugs are among the fastest, easiest, and most affordable ways to automate basic household devices. Plug one in, spend a few minutes setting it up, and enjoy the simple pleasure of turning a ...

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 minutes to setup ...

Many people want to install smart home gadgets to make managing their house so much easier. However, some of these items require permanent installation, which is ...

We like the price and the broad ecosystem support, but we could do without the quirky app experience and the less-than-robust build quality. Our experience with Meross smart home products has been a ...