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Smart plugs can't help with hardwired ceiling fans, but a small add-on can. It gives you app and voice controls without replacing the fan itself.

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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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart plugs are an excellent way to automate your existing gadgets and appliances. In fact, they're omnipresent in my house simply because ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's grown increasingly easier, not to mention cheaper, to build out a smart home as prices fall and availability grows. In order to add smart ...

While I don't want to understate the value of a security system, there are ways to secure your home while you're out that don't cost $100s or require specialist ...

You know the struggle: You go to plug something in, but the orientation's wrong. The prongs are different sizes, so you turn it the other way and try again. Still wrong. You finally get it, third time ...

The solar panels that hang from balconies across Europe may soon be coming to New England, helping lower energy costs and ease grid demand. This could be a breakout year for plug-in solar in the ...

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