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 ...

Forgot to unplug the iron this morning? The top 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 for ...

If you're planning to plug a power strip into a smart plug to control multiple devices at the same time, you might want to ...

When it comes time to automate our homes, many of us turn to smart plugs. We can easily upgrade our dumb devices with a smart plug, allowing us to do everything from turning them on and off remotely ...

Lower electricity bills smart with energy-saving tools. Learn how smart plugs, smart thermostats, and home energy monitoring apps help manage power use and optimize TOU scheduling. Pixabay, ...

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 ...

Smart plugs and outlet timers can both run devices on a schedule, but one becomes much more useful once your needs get a ...

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