Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced) than ever. As our homes fill up with devices, from phones and tablets to ...

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 ...

If there were an outlet version of the One Ring (you know, one outlet to rule them all) it would probably be the Swidget. This smart outlet hopes to eliminate clutter from your life by hiding your ...

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Smart plugs — or plugs whose built-in WiFi lets you control whatever it is they’re attached to, whether at home or on-the-go — are all the rage right now. While single WiFi plugs have been on my radar ...

But if you are looking at something like the Emerson SmartVoice Wall Plug, there are some things to know before purchasing. I ...

ConnectSense’s Smart Outlet has been one of my favorite picks for add-on smart outlets for a year now, thanks to its comparatively unobtrusive design and full array of features. The original Smart ...

The modern electrical system in homes just doesn’t make sense anymore. I can’t stand it when I have to plug in a massive power brick that dominates an entire outlet; it just means I have to go out and ...

Now that HomeKit's been available for several months, more and more HomeKit-enabled products are popping up. When HomeKit first launched in June, there was only one smart plug available (the Elgato ...

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