The holes on the prongs of your electrical plugs may look random, but there's a clear reason they were created and why they ...

What’s one of the best ways to upgrade your home for not much money at all? Add a few smart plugs to your outlets! They’ll ...

You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...

I'm not sure if this even exists, or if I'm overthinking it and there is a completely different/better way of accomplishing this. Here's the setup: I have a patio light controlled by a switch inside.

Having a smart home doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend tons of money on dozens of smart devices. A few smart plugs can change things up quite a bit, allowing you to remotely turn on and off ...

Responding to increased state-level interest in plug-in solar, a nonprofit group has published an in-depth guidebook to help state policymakers navigate the path to allowing households to use the ...

On the hunt for new smart plugs to upgrade your home automation? One of our favorite picks, the Meross MSS110 Smart Plug Mini ...

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...

How many times has the cord of your electrical device fallen out of your outlet while using it? Vacuuming, using the hair dryer, and kitchen appliances like blenders are some of the most common ...

As a tech writer, it probably won't shock you to learn that my house is overrun with gadgets. Cameras, computers, phones, smart displays — you name it, it's plugged in somewhere. Most of the time, I'm ...

Smartening up your home these days can be fairly cheap, especially if you know what to pick. One of the best ways to go about things is to get Amazon Smart Plugs because they’re easy to use, ...

To ease your mind and keep your baby safe, baby-proofing the house is a smart idea, including putting latches on doors and covers on outlets.