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 ...

New to smart plugs? Learn how to set up smart plugs for beginners in 2026, join them to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, add a schedule and fix ...

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, ...

One of the simplest ways to make your home feel more high-tech is by adding smart plugs to your outlets. These nifty gadgets let you automate an old-school coffee maker, set your lights to a schedule ...

Which one should you buy in the end? If your goal is to visualize electricity costs, buying just one or two smart plugs with ...

Smart plugs are boring until one solves an everyday annoyance. The good ones keep you from crawling behind a sofa to turn off a lamp, let holiday lights shut themselves off, show which device is ...

You'll need a Matter hub from one of the big creators (or Ikea's own) to benefit from these savings No energy-monitoring features Now the Swedish meatball and furniture company has returned with the ...