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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 ...

Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.

We use plugs every day, but most of us don't spend a lot of time thinking about them. We know that there are various electrical plug types, even if we're not familiar with the ins and outs of all of ...

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, ...

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 ...