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 ...

Optimizing your home can make day to day routines so much easier. Here are 6 cool things you can do with smart plugs to ...

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Smart plugs are typically seen as a set-it-and-forget-it technology that can help to lower your energy bills and add remote convenience to your electronics. But do smart plugs actually lower the ...

Smart plugs can help you save on your energy bills, but they won't pay for themselves overnight. Here's how to use them and ...

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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 ...

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 ...