A smart plug with USB ports can let you automate lots of gadgets around your house. Here are five clever uses for the USB ports on your smart plugs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Simply by inserting a small adapter into an existing electrical outlet, smart plugs give you greater control of your home and make ...

Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan better.

Smart plugs help you add some intelligence to home appliances that don't have built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. With these little intermediaries between your wall outlet and your appliance, ...

It was in a local close-out store where I saw the Energizer Connect Smart Plug – at a steeply discounted price, naturally. The device, controlled by either an Apple or Android smartphone, turns off ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. simpson33 / Getty Images Smart home technology has transformed the way we control our appliances and devices. There’s no more ...

Home automation products have come a long way over the past several years but the introduction of smart plugs may be the best example of that. For clarity, a smart plug is a smart home gadget that ...

Smart plugs are an easy way to bring automation into your home, as they allow you to turn just about any device into a smart gadget. Items like lamps, dehumidifiers, fans, and even refrigerators can ...

Thinking of dipping your toe into the smart home waters? Installing a smart plug is the easiest and least expensive way to get a feel for how the technology can improve your life. Plug one into your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gone are the days when only your phone was smart. There is a growing number of smart appliances and gadgets that make our lives easier, ...

It’s so easy to make your home a bit smarter these days. Right now, you can score a 3-pack of TP-Link Tapo smart plugs for $20 on Amazon thanks to a lovely 20% discount promotion that’s going on.