I once co-owned a coworking space. The space had doors with magnetic locks, unlocked by a powered relay. My partners and I realized that, if we could switch power to the system on and off, we could ...

We're neck-deep in smart-home gadgets, and in many cases, each of these connected widgets is controlled by its own app. Build a Wi-Fi savvy house, and your phone could end up with one entire ...

Make life easier and automate simple tasks with a smart plug. Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon is selling a smart plug for only $13 ...

British teenager Yasser Khattak has launched a home automation system called Den that could save people money on their annual energy costs. The 19-year-old has redesigned the plug socket and light ...

The new plug-in version of Brilliant’s wired smart switch is simpler to install and just as easy to use. But still-limited integrations keep it from being truly brilliant. If you buy something from a ...

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This early Prime Day smart home deal cuts a two-pack of Amazon's no-hub Smart Plugs to a tempting price of just $23.98.

It doesn't matter how old you are: Walking into a dark home (especially late at night) is creepy. Of course leaving a light on when you step out is always an option, but that's obviously a massive ...

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The first time I used a smart plug it changed the game. Before that purchase, I'd had the same issue every year. The power socket for the Christmas tree lights was behind the tree, meaning the only ...