I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

If there were an outlet version of the One Ring (you know, one outlet to rule them all) it would probably be the Swidget. This smart outlet hopes to eliminate clutter from your life by hiding your ...

Every smart home reaches a crossroads when deciding on a small yet crucial device: smart plugs or smart wall outlets. Let's get the obvious distinction out of the way — smart plugs are easy to set up, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rachel Cericola Rachel Cericola is a writer covering smart home. In addition ...

People looking to breathe new life into "old" tech have a new option that offers convenience and ease of use. The Nyrius Smart Outlet enables standard outlets with Bluetooth wireless for remote ...

If you're looking for an affordable outdoor smart plug that allows independent control of each outlet, iClever gets the job done. The iClever Outdoor Plug doesn't include energy monitoring and isn't ...

That is indeed the question, especially considering how inexpensive a standard, non-smart, non-"safe" power outlet is. This nice one from Home Depot costs under $10! What the outlet from Home Depot ...

David Priest is an award-winning writer and editor who formerly covered home security for CNET. Clunky design, simplistic features and inconsistencies in its basic functions hurt what might've been a ...

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Don’t buy this multi-outlet for its surge protection feature, as it won’t warn you when it can no longer deliver it. TP-Link’s Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Wall Outlet Extender has some great features, as well as ...

If you’ve always wanted to control an outlet right from your smartphone, then the ConnectSense Smart Outlet makes it really easy to do so. Smart home accessories are turning into a big business, and ...