Smart plugs can be surprisingly useful outside the house. These four outdoor ideas cover everything from pest control to ...

Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug-- that is, if you can say ...

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.

While the demand for smart homes is rising, cost is still a barrier. However, some devices can help you enjoy the benefits of smart technology without the trouble of a complete overhaul. You can use a ...

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 ...

Smart plugs are an easy way to upgrade basic appliances, and some of the most practical examples are already sitting in your ...

Automate your lights, coffee makers, fans and more for under $50, or even cheaper.