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 ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. If you're looking to add some smarts to small home ...

Few things are more convenient than an in-wall smart outlet when you want to turn a lamp or small appliance on and off, and the devices have been around almost as long as smart switches. But you haven ...

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Smart lighting is one of the foundational aspects of a smart home. In fact, I would argue it’s likely the most common aspect of almost every smart home. There’s something magical about having lighting ...

【Two Individual Outlets】Set customized schedules for each outlet of your dual smart plug to meet the needs of different devices. 【Voice Control】With convenient voice commands, power your outdoor ...

The Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Mini Plug-in Outlet can be controlled by your phone or voice and trigger other devices, but it can’t tell you how much power it is using. The Decora measures 1.5 by 3.0 ...

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Team Smart Safety Outlet participated in the 2020 DifferenceMaker $50,000 Idea Challenge, with their innovative idea of an Internet-of-Things (loT) connected outlet that can secure and lock in place ...

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, ...