Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

Smart plugs offer the convenience of a smart home without the cost of new connected devices. And pairing them with Apple's Shortcuts app opens up a world of automation possibilities. I've written for ...

If you are just getting started in your smart home journey, there's one thing that's essential: the simplicity of a smart plug. You can plug it into a standard wall outlet and it can make any device ...

When Amazon puts its own products on sale, they don’t mess around and this (early) October Prime Day early deal proves ...

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 extra fun this season. Consumer ...

When you think about Roku, the first thing that comes to mind is streaming. And why not? After all, Roku is the top connected TV device in the market, according to analytics platform Pixalate — and ...

Halloween decorations are easy with HomeKit. Use indoor and outdoor smart plugs plus automations and scenes to power lights, inflatables, and effects.

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Smart plugs remain one of the best ways to start a smart ...