Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A person setting up a smart plug on a smartphone - Stock-Asso/Shutterstock With the cost of living rising every day, homeowners ...

If you are just getting started in your smart home journey, there's one thing that's essential: the simplicity of a smart plug. You can plug it into a standard wall outlet and it can make any device ...

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 ...

It made my smart home more efficient for cheap.

Dumb tech can still be part of your smart home.

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 ...

Smart plugs are a handy device that can turn your house high-tech without the big price tag. Here are some of the best uses ...

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 ...