While they may not be as exciting as robot vacuums or smart speakers, smart plugs are a great addition to any smart home. These nifty devices allow you to remotely control anything connected to them, ...

If you're looking to expand your smart home setup but don't know where to start, consider these five essential gadgets for ...

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 ...

Emerson's SmartVoice line lets you order devices around without the need for apps or the internet. I found out how well it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart plugs are an excellent way to automate your existing gadgets and appliances. In fact, they're omnipresent in my house simply because ...

Smart homes can be essential in helping older individuals perform everyday tasks, in spite of physical limitations.

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

This smart plug deal is a quick and easy way to make your house a smart home. The Belkin Wemo Smart Plug with Matter’s Thread mesh networking comes in a three-pack, and it’s fully compatible with your ...

Z-Wave smart plugs create reliable home automation networks that don't crash when your WiFi gets crowded. These devices use a dedicated 908.42MHz frequency to avoid interference from your router, ...

You don’t need to spend a lot to enjoy the security and convenience a smart home can deliver, especially if you rely on Wi-Fi instead of a smart home hub.

The Meross Matter Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini makes for an affordable Matter-compliant smart plug, but offers only the bare minimum of features. Compact and Matter-compatible as advertised, the Meross ...