Smart plugs are a great way to control exterior lights and decorations, but not all of them can be used outside. Here's what to know before using them outdoors.

Our favorite smart plugs make any appliance into a smart one, and come from brands like Amazon, Kasa, and Cync. Automate your old gadgets with any of these top-rated smart plugs.

Smart plugs control the flow of power between your outlet-powered device and an electrical socket. However, their lack of onboard memory means they can't remember individual device settings like ...

We evaluated 15 indoor and outdoor smart plugs from Amazon, TP-Link, Wemo, and more. Some are easier to use than others, but not all do a good job of keeping your data private. By Daniel Wroclawski ...

Why it made the cut: The first Matter-certified smart plugs, it’s extremely easy to set up, monitor, and control as long as you have an Apple Home hub, Google Home hub, or SmartThings hub. This ...

Connected plugs can really tie your smart home together, if you choose the right type. Here's what to consider.

Smart plugs can do so much more than turn on coffee makers or lights. Here are a few unexpected uses for smart plugs to make your home even smarter.

TP-Link, which makes one of our favorite smart indoor plugs, also makes this excellent Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug. It features two AC outlets, a waterproof cover and a WiFi range of up to 300 feet ...

The smart plug comes with a remote, but using it requires a Lutron Smart Bridge, which might be a dealbreaker for some. Key Specs. Dimensions: 2 x 3.4 x 5.5 in. Compatibility: ...

Smart plugs are a great addition to any smart home, but do these web-connected outlets really help to lower your energy bill? The answer may surprise you.

How much energy a smart plug uses in standby will vary from one model to the next, but the average consumption hovers around 1 watt of power when they're not in use, which adds up to roughly 8.76 ...

I use about 15 TP-Link type smart plugs with my Sense home monitor system. They are the best thing since sliced bread to know how much energy you are using every minute in your home.