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 ...

Smart plugs help you add some intelligence to home appliances that don't have built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. With these little intermediaries between your wall outlet and your appliance, ...

It made my smart home more efficient for cheap.

Smart home equipment is becoming mainstream these days as technology progresses. For instance, a smart kettle might be far different from the usual kettle that we used in the past. Through innovation, ...

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 ...

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 wall outlet and it can make any device ...

For those going all in with the Apple ecosystem, HomeKit is what ties your smart home together. It provides a common interface for connected lights, thermostats, and everything in between. Smart plugs ...

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 ...

Apple aficionados will enjoy the streamlined setup of Wemo’s new smart plug, but Alexa and Google Assistant fans will be left cold. Belkin’s Wemo division has been pumping out smart plugs and other ...