Once set up in HomeKit, it was easy to add the plug to the other smart home apps. Google Home and SmartThings just need your TP-Link log-in details and Alexa uses the Kasa “skill.” ...

Naturally, these super-techie automations require a bit more setup – and more hardware – than simpler smart home routines.

There are smart home products designed to fit into almost every aspect of your apartment or house, and even in the garden.

Smart plugs (and power outlets) are an easy and affordable way to turn ordinary appliances, lighting, and any other electronics into smart home devices that you can control straight from your ...

The Amazon Smart Plug lets you control whatever is plugged into it using Alexa voice commands, and it integrates with other Alexa-enabled devices, but it doesn't work with other home automation ...

The promise of a fully connected smart home in 2025 should feel like science fiction turned into everyday convenience: lights ...

HomeKit-enabled smart plugs are an excellent stocking stuffer. They can turn almost anything into a smart-enabled accessory, such as lamps, light strips, Christmas trees, and more.

Besides your phone, a smart speaker provides an easy and hands-free way to control all of your smart home gadgets. While you ...

It supports Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, Matter, and SmartThings, making it one of the best-equipped mini smart plugs for handling whatever home automation standard you choose.

Prime Day sale hasn't started just yet, but the sale is one of the best times to stock up on accessories and smaller ...