Smart plugs remain essential, but their bulky design led me to try something else for a smaller, more convenient smart home setup.

Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug-- that is, if you can say ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. 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, ...

There are a growing number of smart appliances and gadgets on the market that can upgrade your at-home setup. If you want, you can find everything from the commonplace, like smart light bulbs and ...

Z-Wave smart plugs create reliable home automation networks that don't crash when your WiFi gets crowded. These devices use a dedicated 908.42MHz frequency to avoid interference from your router, ...