Given how little smart plugs will add to your energy consumption, it doesn't take much for them to save more than they use. Soon enough, that $10 to $20 smart plug will likely pay for itself, but ...

How much energy a smart plug uses in standby will vary from one model to the next, but the average consumption hovers around 1 watt of power when they're not in use, which adds up to roughly 8.76 ...

Smart devices come and go all the time in my home. After all, as a smart home editor there's always something new to test and ...

Smart plugs are a great addition to any smart home, but do these web-connected outlets really help to lower your energy bill? The answer may surprise you.

Smart plugs might not look like much, but I've learned they're one of the most useful smart home gadgets you can have. With just one plug, I've turned regular things, like my old coffee maker and ...

Read on to see how you can put the best outdoor smart plugs to work and manage your gadgets remotely, on a schedule, or in response to a smart home trigger such as motion. Wyze Outdoor Smart Plug ...

The $20 smart Wi-Fi plug works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings, thanks to Matter, but using it on all four platforms at once is challenging.

The Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-in Switch costs $55 and works with most smart home platforms thanks to Matter support.

How much energy a smart plug uses in standby will vary from one model to the next, but the average consumption hovers around 1 watt of power when they're not in use, which adds up to roughly 8.76 ...