To compile a list of smart plugs for varying tech comfort levels and budgets, we researched dozens of products and spent over 2 months testing 12 top-rated options. Once our work was complete, we ...

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 ...

A person syncing a smartphone to a smart plug. - Daisy-daisy/Getty Images Our homes are gradually getting smarter in both the micro and macro senses, with all kinds of gadgets giving us a greater ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Simply by inserting a small adapter into an existing electrical outlet, smart plugs give you greater control of your home and make ...

There are 15 standardized types of domestic electrical outlet plugs in use worldwide. The standard North American outlet, for example, has two vertical slots and a round hole beneath them for ...

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 print ...

If you're looking for a low-commitment way to add smarts to your home, consider the electrical outlets. Smart plugs and smart wall outlets add instant connectivity and remote control to anything ...