We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As far as smart and connected devices go, smart plugs are relatively simple. At their most basic, you can turn them on or off remotely, ...

The biggest advantage these smart plugs have over other options in our roundup is compatibility. They're primarily designed for use with Apple HomeKit, which means they'll work natively with Siri and ...

Amazon wisely doesn’t want naïve consumers poking around inside its high-voltage AC-switching devices. This engineer was also thwarted in his exploratory efforts…initially, at least. Early last month, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As smart home technology has become increasingly popular, it has also become more and more accessible. There are a number of devices out there ...

I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions, which always struck this cynic as a perfect example of setting oneself up to fail. But I’ve got a resolution for 2026, one on which I’ve already made ...

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My smart home routines are ready for a refresh. As new standards have emerged for connecting gadgets in the home, and Google and Amazon have been updating their respective hardware and apps, I've been ...

PCWorld reports that Shelly’s new Plug Gen4 smart plug launches at $19.99 with Matter certification and dual Wi-Fi/Zigbee connectivity. The device offers real-time energy monitoring, safety features, ...

If you’ve ever stared at your ancient light switches, or uninspiring sockets, and thought there must be a smarter way, well, there is. There are a number of brands out there that specialize in making ...

The Amazon Smart Plug is on sale for just $13 as part of a Black Friday promotion. This is a discount of $12 and represents a record low price. If you've been waiting to stock up on some smart plugs, ...

If you thought Matter was the be-all and end-all for smart home connectivity, then think again as the Connectivity Standards Alliance (yep, the same guys running the Matter show) are giving one of its ...

Zigbee 4.0 devices will support direct setup from a smartphone and Sub-GHz wireless bands to increase their range. Zigbee 4.0 devices will support direct setup from a smartphone and Sub-GHz wireless ...