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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Smart plugs can make your dumb outlets, devices, lights, and appliances smart. We've rounded up the best smart plugs so you can easily automate your home.
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Most smart plugs are compact, but some can be rather bulky and may block access to other outlets. Some are rectangular, others may have rounded edges or a circular shape, which tends to blend in better with the wall plate. Pick the one that best fits your home's style and space. ...
Here’s another highly rated smart plug from Kasa that’s well worth considering if you need a power strip. While it may be relatively pricey compared to others here, you get what you pay for—and this thing delivers. Along with surge protection, it has six smart outlets, three USB por...
plug can be controlled with an Android or iOS mobile app and works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri voice commands. It lacks IFTTT support, but you can make it work with other smart home devices using HomeKit Scenes and Automations, and it monitors energy usage for both outlets. ...
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John is a technology journalist specializing in smart home devices, security cameras, and home security systems. He has over a decade of experience researching, testing, and reviewing the latest tech—he was the Smart Home Editor for Top Ten Reviews and wrote for ASecureLife before joining Safe...
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.