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 ...

Few things are more convenient than an in-wall smart outlet when you want to turn a lamp or small appliance on and off, and the devices have been around almost as long as smart switches. But you haven ...

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 ...

Don’t buy this multi-outlet for its surge protection feature, as it won’t warn you when it can no longer deliver it. TP-Link’s Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Wall Outlet Extender has some great features, as well as ...

The Meross WiFi Dual Smart Outlet lets you connect two accessories into the same plug and control them separately through HomeKit, while also being cheaper than buying two smart plugs individually. At ...

Inflation is certainly affecting everyone. It’s laughable what some things have increased in price in the past few years. I’ve been testing a HomeKit plug that, thankfully, is somehow the lowest-cost ...

Smart lighting is one of the foundational aspects of a smart home. In fact, I would argue it’s likely the most common aspect of almost every smart home. There’s something magical about having lighting ...

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, ...

The company is also bringing Matter to its light switch and launching a new line of Matter-enabled smart shades. The company is also bringing Matter to its light switch and launching a new line of ...

Having a smart home doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend tons of money on dozens of smart devices. A few smart plugs can change things up quite a bit, allowing you to remotely turn on and off ...

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.