Simply by inserting a small adapter into an existing electrical outlet, smart plugs give you greater control of your home and make routine tasks easier and more efficient. If you want to know what a ...

This smart switch features Wi-Fi-linked remote control of three AC outlets and two USB ports. It can be controlled via an app or with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. If one smart plug is good, five ...

Smart plugs are one of the cheapest ways to make a home feel genuinely smart, but not every model deserves a spot in the wall. The 10 picks below focus on devices that are actually worth the money, ...

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Forget to unplug the iron this morning? The best smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone. I'm PCMag's managing editor ...

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While all smart power strips look almost the same, it goes without saying that TP-Link’s Kasa Smart Plug is an exception to this. It comes with support for popular voice assistants, while also ...

Smart plugs and power strips are now increasingly common but there are very few that offer the ability to power an entire home entertainment system, office, or even bedroom from one outlet — enter the ...

Unlike a standard power strip, the best smart power strips allow you to control your non-smart electronics as if they were some of the most high-tech home devices on the market. (In other words, you ...

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