Smart plugs are a convenient and cost-effective way to turn any home into a smart home, offering a wide array of clever uses around the house. These devices allow you to remotely control any device ...

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I once co-owned a coworking space. The space had doors with magnetic locks, unlocked by a powered relay. My partners and I realized that, if we could switch power to the system on and off, we could ...

If you're looking for a low-commitment way to add smarts to your home, consider the electrical outlets. Smart plugs and smart wall outlets add instant connectivity and remote control to anything ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Practically every smart home company you can think of offers at least one smart plug: Amazon, Govee, TP-Link, Wyze, and others ...

Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think about Roku, the first thing that comes to mind is streaming. And why not? After all, Roku is the top connected TV device in the ...

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 ...