The Amazon Smart Plug is a great way to bring some intelligence to some otherwise "dumb" appliances. Once a smart plug is set up, you can schedule a coffee maker to start, keep tabs on how much power ...

Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug-- that is, if you can say ...

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SEATTLE — Maybe you’ve seen those fancy-looking homes where everything is automated or powered by the touch of a button? Well, if you’ve got smart home envy but feel like you’re stuck in the stone age ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Everything you need to know to get your Thread-powered smart plug, light bulb, lock, or motion sensor set up the ...

We’ve had smart home products for a while now, and if you’re not doing anything with them, you’re missing out. You can turn on lights, music, the TV, see who’s at the door, adjust the thermostat, and ...

Whether you want to deter burglars, manage your devices remotely or want to help the environment, these plugs let you control the energy flow and more in your home. By Thomas Hindle If you purchase an ...

Setting the thing up is easier than it sounds. Simply plug in your smart plug into any standard wall outlet and open the ...