Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.

A smart plug is a pretty handy gadget, but for a while, they were touted as a device you could add to anything to turn it smart. That's true to a certain degree; you can use a smart plug to add ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Smart plugs are a great way to make some tech upgrades around the house, in large part because they instantly add modern features to anything that plugs into the wall for power. They fit into a ...

My smart home extends to both my front and back yards. But I have only one weather-protected duplex outlet in each location, which isn’t enough to accommodate all the smart devices I need to plug in.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When people think about smart home technology, they typically think of things inside the house such as a smart speaker or a smart thermostat.

I'm not sure if this even exists, or if I'm overthinking it and there is a completely different/better way of accomplishing this. Here's the setup: I have a patio light controlled by a switch inside.

The smart home industry has steadily evolved over the years, and it's now possible to equip your abode with smart lights, smart alarm clocks, and even smart refrigerators. But not everything has ...