While there are now many home appliances that can be remotely monitored and controlled via the internet, each one of those has to incorporate specialized Internet of Things (IoT) electronics.

Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.

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Thinking of dipping your toe into the smart home waters? Installing a smart plug is the easiest and least expensive way to get a feel for how the technology can improve your life. Plug one into your ...

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The first-ever Matter-over-Thread smart outlet and a light switch updated for Matter are two of Eve's new offerings. Photo: Eve Systems Eve Systems introduced the first Matter-over-Thread smart ...

Every smart home reaches a crossroads when deciding on a small yet crucial device: smart plugs or smart wall outlets. Let's get the obvious distinction out of the way — smart plugs are easy to set up, ...

Home Depot’s very inexpensive, no-frills smart thermostat covers the bases and includes some features that the same-priced Amazon Smart Thermostat it competes with doesn’t. Home Depot has rapidly ...

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 ...

Schneider Home promises to ‘keep your life on’ during a power outage by intelligently linking your circuits, solar, batteries, and more. Schneider Home promises to ‘keep your life on’ during a power ...

The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Surge Protector looks like a bargain, but a lack of information and third-party testing of its electrical characteristics makes it a non-starter for us. Smart outlets can be ...