A smart plug with USB ports can let you automate lots of gadgets around your house. Here are five clever uses for the USB ports on your smart plugs.

Do you wish you could control your appliances with just a tap on your phone? Want to go a step further and have things just ...

While the demand for smart homes is rising, cost is still a barrier. However, some devices can help you enjoy the benefits of smart technology without the trouble of a complete overhaul. You can use a ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

One of the simplest ways to make your home feel more high-tech is by adding smart plugs to your outlets. These nifty gadgets let you automate an old-school coffee maker, set your lights to a schedule ...

Smart devices can be integrated into your home set-up in all sorts of clever and creative ways. These smart button tips will make your life easier.

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Forget to unplug the iron this morning? The best smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone. I'm PCMag's managing editor ...

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