Smart plugs can't help with hardwired ceiling fans, but a small add-on can. It gives you app and voice controls without ...

Smart plugs are one of the cheapest ways to make a home feel genuinely smart, but not every model deserves a spot in the wall. The 10 picks below focus on devices that are actually worth the money, ...

Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan better.

Lower electricity bills smart with energy-saving tools. Learn how smart plugs, smart thermostats, and home energy monitoring apps help manage power use and optimize TOU scheduling.

A smart plug with USB ports can let you automate lots of gadgets around your house. Here are five clever uses for the USB ...

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