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 ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

Holiday homes are turning into winter wonderlands with lights, music, and, in some cases, a lot more. Products to help manage your lights and kits can offer some extra fun this season. Consumer ...

Close up of a TP-Link Kasa smart plug with a power cord plugged in. - Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As far as smart and connected devices ...

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 ...

SAN ANTONIO – If you’re wanting to get into the smart home movement but don’t know where to start, smart bulbs and smart plugs can be an easy and inexpensive place to start. Syed Abbas has been using ...

In theory, Matter is supposed to make smart home devices easier to set up and much more user-friendly. With Matter being a big feature of TP-Link’s new smart plug, that goal is accomplished to a T.

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

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