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Simply by inserting a small adapter into an existing electrical outlet, smart plugs give you greater control of your home and make routine tasks easier and more efficient. If you want to know what a ...

Smart plugs are awesome, because they give you a great easy way to add some Wi-Fi connectivity and app control to your “dumb” devices, like fans, lamps, and coffee makers. But how “smart” is it to ...

This smart switch features Wi-Fi-linked remote control of three AC outlets and two USB ports. It can be controlled via an app or with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. If one smart plug is good, five ...

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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Which smart power strip is best? You may not be aware of it, but all the devices you have plugged in around your home draw power so long as they’re connected to it — even if they’re turned off. This ...

Usually listed at $35 on Amazon, the Teckin Smart WiFi Power Strip, which has four smart outlets and four USB charging ports, is currently on sale for $28 with free one-day shipping for Amazon Prime ...

The Avatar Controls Triangle ($34.99) is a uniquely shaped smart power strip equipped with three outlets that can be individually programmed and controlled with your phone and with Amazon Alexa and ...

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 ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. If you want to get more utility out of a basic wall outlet, ...