Holiday homes are turning into winter wonderlands with lights, music, and, in some cases, a lot more. Products to help manage your lights and kits can offer some extra fun this season. Consumer ...

A smart plug is a two-ended device. One end plugs into an electrical outlet, and the other end is a receptacle into which you plug in an electrical appliance. The reason that it is “smart” is that it ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

While the demand for smart homes is rising, cost is still a barrier. However, some devices can help you enjoy the benefits of smart technology without the trouble of a complete overhaul. You can use a ...

When it comes time to automate our homes, many of us turn to smart plugs. We can easily upgrade our dumb devices with a smart plug, allowing us to do everything from turning them on and off remotely ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Smart plugs remain one of the best ways to start a smart ...

Smart plugs offer the convenience of controlling household devices remotely, but they come with risks if used improperly.

Indiana Michigan Power is encouraging customers to reduce “phantom energy” use — electricity consumed by devices that remain plugged in but not actively operating, according to a community ...