One of the top annoyances of early smart plugs was their bulk and overall ugliness. It was hard to get excited about automating a lamp when it meant plugging a clunky, unattractive gadget into your ...

Smarthome devices have become popular over the past few years, but not everyone wants the privacy issues that can bring. The Emerson SmartVoice Wall Plug aims to bring you some smarthome functionality ...

We all get into smart home tech primarily for two things: convenience and automation. While smart homes these days are convenient to an extent, automation is still in shambles. We find ourselves ...

Smart home purveyor Brilliant is completing its HomeKit rollout with a pair of new updates that brings Apple's smart home platform to its smart plug and in-wall switch alongside its wall panels.

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ConnectSense In-Wall Outlet earns its Editor’s Choice award through its form, functionality, and simplicity. Pricing feels somewhat steep Didn't work to connect via NFC during out test 3D scan code ...

This attractive, ZigBee-compatible dimmer switch looks good on the wall, but setup hassles mar its utility. When it comes to standards wars, Jasco isn’t taking any chances. The manufacturer builds ...

There are lots of smart home products that work with Apple’s HomeKit interface, which makes secure setup a breeze and allows you to control everything from the Home app on your iPhone. But as many ...

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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 ...