Another day, another obsessive-compulsive power-socket post from your author. This time it's a timer, too. It's called the Dialug, and it lets you switch off the power even when you're not around to ...

Smart home technology is not all built the same. Basic timer plugs might technically be smart-home tech, but they're nothing compared with some of the stuff available to Apple HomeKit users. If you ...

TP-Link's $30 Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini adds scheduling, voice commands and remote access to everyday devices. The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini fits into any standard outlet, and its rectangular design ...

Smart plugs aren’t the most complicated smart home device — they really just turn stuff off and on — but they do make life a little easier. Since using smart plugs, I’ve grown accustomed to having the ...

In the fifth and final posting of the Ultimate Heat Efficient Home Guide, I turn my attention to appliances and gadgets in our house that don’t have a direct impact on your home’s heating and cooling, ...

Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster.

Want better control over your smart home devices? Or maybe you want to add smart features to your non-smart appliances? Then you need a smart plug. The best smart plugs are Wi-Fi enabled power ...

WeMo home automation system from Belkin hopes to make switching a light on and off remotely via iPhone as simple as being there. While more costly than some options, programmable timer switches or ...