Don’t buy this multi-outlet for its surge protection feature, as it won’t warn you when it can no longer deliver it. TP-Link’s Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Wall Outlet Extender has some great features, as well as ...

Forget to unplug the iron this morning? The best smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone. I'm PCMag's managing editor ...

Govee just launched its new Smart Plug Outlet Extender, which combines six outlets, two USB ports, and an RGB night light in one wall-mounted hub. Two smart outlets can be controlled via app or voice, ...

As a tech writer, it probably won't shock you to learn that my house is overrun with gadgets. Cameras, computers, phones, smart displays — you name it, it's plugged in somewhere. Most of the time, I'm ...

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Smart plugs may seem like a ...

Smart plugs are one of the easiest ways to bring additional functionality into your home. These nifty devices are built to turn “dumb” devices into smart ones — allowing you to remotely power them on ...

There are more devices that are smart these days than those that don’t have an Internet of Things (IoT) designation. From heavy-duty appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers to smaller items like ...

They’re not complicated, but smart plugs can make life a bit more convenient and, honestly, a little more fun. I like saying “Goodnight” to Alexa and having all the lamps and the holiday lights click ...

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 ...