Smart plugs help you add some intelligence to home appliances that don't have built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. With these little intermediaries between your wall outlet and your appliance, ...

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 ...

REPORTS. WATCHING YOUR MONEY WHETHER YOU WANT THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TO DIM OR TO DAZZLE THINGS LIKE A WI-FI CONNECTED SMART PLUG CAN HELP AS SIMPLE STEPS CAN HELP MAKE SURE YOUR HOME STAYS BRIGHT, ...

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Smart plugs aren’t the most complicated smart home device — they really just turn stuff off and on — but they do make life a little easier. Since using smart plugs, I’ve grown accustomed to having the ...

Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster.