Z-Wave smart plugs create reliable home automation networks that don't crash when your WiFi gets crowded. These devices use a dedicated 908.42MHz frequency to avoid interference from your router, ...

The Amazon Smart Plug is rectangular and measures 1.5 by 3.2 by 2.2 inches (HWD). It's not quite as small as the Geeni Spot, ...

Key Points Smart plugs lower electric bills by improving control and monitoring while eliminating standby power.Adding a ...

The classic smart plug is a simple affair, a plug-in device that can automate and schedule on-off features for whatever you plug into it, like a lamp, coffeemaker or fountain. Emporia's model is a ...

The Amazon smart plug controls the flow of electricity to whatever you plug into it: This means that any device that has a physical on/off switch can be controlled by Alexa: Your coffee maker can ...

This Black Friday, Amazon slashed prices across all its own-brand products by approximately 50%, selling at zero margin to drive ecosystem adoption. The smart plug exemplifies this aggressive strategy ...

If your Windows 11/10 PC does not detect, recognize, or connect to your Android phone, here are some suggestions to resolve the problem. Steps 1-3 are carried out to establish that the cable is ...

The Amazon Smart Plug is up to 52% off this Black Friday, with a two-pack deal available for $24.

Installing a smart water sensor can save you a lot of money and hassle. The top leak detectors we've tested immediately alert you to issues and even shut off your home's water supply. I’ve been ...

Many plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are rarely plugged in, as shown by a handful of studies. As a result, their combustion engines burn more fuel and emit more harmful gases. A controversial proposal from ...

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The Ring Outdoor Smart Plug lets you control appliances, lights, pool pumps, and anything else you use outside with the Ring app and Alexa voice commands, but it requires a hub.