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The best smart plugs can transform just about any regular ol’ household gadget — from lamps and lights to coffee machines and air purifiers — into a smart home device that you can effortlessly ...

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 ...

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...

Smart home technology has moved beyond novelty: by automating heating, lighting, appliances and window coverings, modern ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step ...

Expensive upfront costs Fundamentally alters your home. There are a lot of different reasons why you might want a whole-home backup battery. Perhaps you lose power frequently. You might be expecting ...

Power stations have quickly become one of the more popular products we test. It’s easy to see why: They offer silent operation and easy to move to wherever you need power. Their rising popularity has ...