Smart plugs are a smart home staple for automating lamps, desk fans (or any other small appliances) quickly, easily and without spending much money. They add a ton of convenience and allow you to ...

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 ...

Insert the Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini into a wall socket and you can control it from anywhere in the world. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini is an inexpensive and ...

People who want to get started with home automation and HomeKit are spoiled for choice when it comes to devices to buy for their smart home. Devices such as video doorbells, air purifiers, and lights ...

We dig the EP40’s small price tag; its solid operation is icing on the cake. Like TP-Link’s new EP10 smart plug, the Kasa EP40 outdoor plug offers little in the way of changes from its predecessor, ...

Do you wish for a home full of smart appliances and gadgets that you can operate with your voice or smartphone but you don't want to spend a fortune on all new items? Well, we have some good news: The ...

Setting up a smart home can seem pretty daunting. But Samsung’s SmartThings line of products is designed to be a one-stop shop for all of your smart devices, giving you control from just one app. The ...

One of the top annoyances of early smart plugs was their bulk and overall ugliness. It was hard to get excited about automating a lamp when it meant plugging a clunky, unattractive gadget into your ...

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From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have ...