I have the pleasure of living in an apartment without any ceiling lights in my bedroom or living room, and if you do as well, you know that it’s a little annoying. I have lamps everywhere that I have ...

Apple fans will soon be able to control some lights and appliances with Siri, as Apple accessories partner iDevices has announced its new "Switch" HomeKit-compatible connected plug at the annual ...

We've been singing the praises of the Nintendo Switch since we first got our hands on it in 2017, but there are a couple of little things that could use some improvement. Now, a start-up called Human ...

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Smart homes get smarter when they manage additional electrical and electronic devices. The easiest way to connect your home’s lights, lamps, and small appliances is with smart plugs and smart switches ...

They might not grab the headlines like some other bits of smart home kit, but smart plugs are wonderful little devices, letting you add some remote app control to any dumb device that plugs into a ...

Frequent disconnect issues keep this affordable outdoor switch from meriting a strong recommendation. Jasco’s Enbrighten Outdoor Plug-in Wi-Fi Smart Switch is a companion product to its recently ...

PureGear's PureSwitch wireless smart plug costs $40 and is a quick and easy way to smarten up your home's devices. The team at PureGear say they are looking toward home automation and connected car ...

When it comes to starting a smart home, lighting is one of the simplest ways to get going. You might assume that starts with a smart light bulb, but there are other ways to add smarts to your lighting ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Under the hood, there's a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio for connecting ...