Whether you want to dim or dazzle with your holiday lights, a smart plug can help. The simplest way to control your holiday lights is with a smart plug. They’re very affordable, and you can set them ...

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — Holiday homes are turning into winter wonderlands with lights, music, and, in some cases, a lot more! Products to help manage your lights and kits can offer some ...

With seemingly endless smart tech available today, it can be a little daunting to set up a smart home. Even intro bundles can be tough to sort through. But today, a few discounted devices can help you ...

Apple makes it easy to build a DIY smart home kit. You can start with an iPhone and a cheap smart plug, and then build your way up. When Apple released iOS 16 in fall 2022, it also released a ...

PCWorld showcases 14 budget-friendly smart home devices under $100, including smart plugs, security cameras, thermostats, and lighting solutions from brands like Tapo, Leviton, and Philips Hue. These ...

Aqara is a manufacturer that’s pretty new on my radar in terms of smart home support, so I was excited to get to use their devices and see how they work with HomeKit. This week, I want to take a look ...

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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 year ago I accidentally turned my house into a smart home. What started out as an easy (and lazy, let’s be honest) way to switch off the radio in the kitchen without getting up from the couch ...