A smart outlet is the ideal gateway gadget for a modern living space – its use is as straight forward or complex as you want it to be, and just being able to say something like “Alexa, turn the bedroom lights on!” will be enough to sway even your old-fashioned grandparents to give...
That’s where smart plugs come in. Plug one into your regular wall outlet, then plug your dumb device into it: a lamp, a fan, an electric kettle, whatever. If the smart plug supports HomeKit, you can then use the Home app or Siri (not to mention Shortcuts) to effectively turn that...
We are, however, still living in a world of smart home silos; namely, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home. The increasingly important Matter standard will unify those ecosystems one day, but that won’t happen until Matter incorporates every smart home category. Today, for example,...
Whether you received an Amazon Echo, Homekit, saved big gifting yourself asmart home bundle, or were lucky enough to get one of thebest smart products of 2017this holiday season, you are probably ready to step up your smart home game. Smart outlets are one of the easiest ways to get sta...
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Still on 5 of the 5 best plug-in smart outlets to buy. The iDevices outdoor switch yet another highly recommended plug-in smart outlet. It comes in handy in times when you desire to control your appliances remotely. The iDevices outdoor switch works with Google Assistant, Alexa, Homekit...
Supports Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, and Matter Slim form factor Simple, intuitive app Cons Some hiccups during initial HomeKit setup No dimmer function (look at Leviton’s model D23LP for that) Best Prices Today: $19.99 at Amazon Why we like the Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug...
For those who want to enter the smart home realm without actually investing in smart devices, a smart plug — which adds a touch of automation to lamps, coffee machines and other everyday devices — is the way to go.