Emporia's smart plug on a wood table. If you are just getting started in your smart home journey, there's one thing that's essential: the simplicity of a smart plug. You can plug it into a standard ...

To compile a list of smart plugs for varying tech comfort levels and budgets, we researched dozens of products and spent over 2 months testing 12 top-rated options. Once our work was complete, we ...

Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.

Forgot to unplug the iron this morning? The top smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...

Z-Wave smart plugs create reliable home automation networks that don't crash when your WiFi gets crowded. These devices use a dedicated 908.42MHz frequency to avoid interference from your router, ...

The TP-Link Tapo Matter Outdoor Smart Plug is compatible with Matter devices, and platforms like Alexa, Google Home, Apple ...

You don’t need to spend a lot to enjoy the security and convenience a smart home can deliver, especially if you rely on Wi-Fi ...

The Amazon Smart Plug is on sale for $20 instead of the usual $25. For the cost of a couple of fast food meals, it’s an easy ...