Every smart home reaches a crossroads when deciding on a small yet crucial device: smart plugs or smart wall outlets. Let's get the obvious distinction out of the way — smart plugs are easy to set up, ...

Team Smart Safety Outlet participated in the 2020 DifferenceMaker $50,000 Idea Challenge, with their innovative idea of an Internet-of-Things (loT) connected outlet that can secure and lock in place ...

The best smart plugs and outlets are extremely convenient, allowing you to use them throughout the house and get more control over your devices. Smart outlets and smart plugs often come with personal ...

I just walked into my living room and the lamp came on, welcoming me in from a cold, dark morning at the gym. When I leave for lunch later, it’ll turn itself off. The home of the future is here, and ...

The company is also bringing Matter to its light switch and launching a new line of Matter-enabled smart shades. The company is also bringing Matter to its light switch and launching a new line of ...

There are plenty of Matter-enabled smart plugs on the market, but in-wall smart outlets with Matter are much tougher to find. Now, TP-Link’s Tapo smart home brand has entered the fray with a Matter ...

Having a smart home doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend tons of money on dozens of smart devices. A few smart plugs can change things up quite a bit, allowing you to remotely turn on and off ...

Smart lighting is one of the foundational aspects of a smart home. In fact, I would argue it’s likely the most common aspect of almost every smart home. There’s something magical about having lighting ...

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.

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 ...