Some smart plugs let you monitor your energy consumption so you can adjust your habits to save on bills. This could be as simple as setting a schedule to turn off an appliance you often forget about.

They can be as simple as smart plugs, which allow you to perform boring tasks like turn on a fan or other home appliances. This is a relatively cheaper way to enjoy smart home functionality ...

Finally, youll want an outdoor smart plug that is easy to set up. As discussed, choosing a plug compatible with your existing ecosystem will make the setup much easier. However, check online ...

It makes sense why smart home technology is expected to be just for the inside of the home. After all, technology usually doesn't do well against the elements outdoors, particularly if you don't ...

Some smart plugs have built-in energy-monitoring features, too, which let you see how much power your devices are using. Want to know how much more efficient your dishwasher’s eco setting is? Or what ...

With a smart plug, you can schedule your lights to turn on when you’re away to deter burglars, or set up a coffee maker to ...

Forget to unplug the iron this morning? The best smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone. I'm PCMag's managing ...

I tapped Set Up A Device in the main menu, selected Outdoor Smart Plug, and scanned the QR code on the plug. I selected Ring Bridge as my connection device, scanned the Bridge’s QR code ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in ...

Well, I got tired of that pretty quickly! I bought two boxes of these plugs and set up all the lamps in the house on these smart plugs. It's so easy now! I can't believe it took selling our house ...

Happy Black Friday! There have been ongoing deals throughout the month of November, but Friday, November 29th is the main U.S. sales day and retailers have marked down smart home products as ...

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