Smart plugs are awesome, because they give you a great easy way to add some Wi-Fi connectivity and app control to your “dumb” devices, like fans, lamps, and coffee makers. But how “smart” is it to ...

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Forget to unplug the iron this morning? The best smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone. I'm PCMag's managing editor ...

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Usually listed at $35 on Amazon, the Teckin Smart WiFi Power Strip, which has four smart outlets and four USB charging ports, is currently on sale for $28 with free one-day shipping for Amazon Prime ...

Smart plugs and power strips are now increasingly common but there are very few that offer the ability to power an entire home entertainment system, office, or even bedroom from one outlet — enter the ...

Unlike a standard power strip, the best smart power strips allow you to control your non-smart electronics as if they were some of the most high-tech home devices on the market. (In other words, you ...

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