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If you want a smart home, you'll probably be using a smart plug or two. Here's how to set up the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini.
Smart plugs are one of the easiest ways to dip your toes into home automation. These handy little devices plug into any standard outlet and let you control whatever’s connected to them using ...
Scheduling and timer functions: Smart plugs allow users to create customized and automated schedules for their devices. Some plugs also offer timer functions for temporary on and off cycles.
The Amazon Smart Plug is a great way to bring some intelligence to some otherwise "dumb" appliances. Once a smart plug is set up, you can schedule a coffee maker to start, keep tabs on how much ...
Philips Hue is one of the most popular smart home brands thanks to its ease of use. If you recently bought a smart plug, here's how you can set it up.
Connecting your smart plugs with Google Home is a breeze. Learn how to add some automation to your dumb appliances in a few steps.
Apple aficionados will enjoy the streamlined setup of Wemo’s new smart plug, but Alexa and Google Assistant fans will be left cold. Belkin’s Wemo division has been pumping out smart plugs and ...
Smart sockets that let you control an electrical plug over the Internet may sound cutting edge, but they can also be rife with security flaws.
WeMo's latest smart plug keeps a low profile and works with Google, Alexa and Siri for voice commands and remote control.
It's easy to schedule your holiday lights to come to life if you use smart plugs. Here's how to use them as light timers, from Consumer Reports.
Meross's bare-bones but inexpensive Matter smart plug did its duty, following a rocky setup process.