We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Wi-Fi networks these days are becoming complicated. Even home networks are no exception with the rise in the number of connected devices at ...

The Wemo Smart Plug with Thread is both simple and advanced, offering home automation with mesh networking. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Insert the Wemo Smart Plug with Thread into any wall socket and ...

Wouldn't it be cool if every power socket was the same? Imagine if you could carry around a single cable and plug in any device to the wall. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...

If you want a HomeKit-compatible electrical outlet, but don’t want an ugly wall wart jutting out of your conventional plug, you’re about to get a new option. The ConnectSense Smart In-Wall Outlet will ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

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.

Have you ever wanted to recharge your laptop or phone while you sit on the beach - or at the coffee shop, when all the power outlets are being used by people who have been nursing the same cup of ...

Two-pronged devices are commonly used for smaller gadgets like phone chargers while larger appliances typically come with a ...