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 ...

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 ...

Smart plugs are a smart home staple for automating lamps, desk fans (or any other small appliances) quickly, easily and without spending much money. They add a ton of convenience and allow you to ...

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The Amazon Smart Plug is limited to Alexa-based smart homes, but it's a solid plug-and-play solution if you're a true Alexa die-hard. The Amazon Smart Plug is limited to Alexa-based smart homes, but ...

I love smart plugs for smart home automations. Smart plugs are one of the easiest ways to start building out a smart home without overwhelming someone. They are easy to install, use, and are usually ...

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Shelly has launched its most advanced smart plug yet, the Shelly Plug Gen4. Currently only available in the US, the Shelly Plug Gen4 is compatible with many smart home platforms and tracks your power ...

A shoddy software experience showcases why you might want to skip generic smart products. Déjà vu? In the rapidly commoditizing world of plug-in smart outlets, it’s common to start seeing double as ...