Emerson's SmartVoice line lets you order devices around without the need for apps or the internet. I found out how well it ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

The Wyze Plug is for frugal smart-home owners who don’t want dimming capabilities and don’t plan to go all in on the Matter smart home standard. Wyze also has a less complete smart home ecosystem than ...

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 ...

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 ...

Smart plugs are one of the cheapest ways to make a home feel genuinely smart, but not every model deserves a spot in the wall. The 10 picks below focus on devices that are actually worth the money, ...

Kasa smart plugs offer convenient home automation, particularly for lighting. Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs from July 8 though July 11. You can find editor-approved discounts on Kasa smart home devices ...

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 ...

This smart plug deal is a quick and easy way to make your house a smart home. The Belkin Wemo Smart Plug with Matter’s Thread mesh networking comes in a three-pack, and it’s fully compatible with your ...

If you wish you could remotely control your electronics but don’t want to replace them with smart variants just yet, you have another option: get yourself a few smart plugs. Right now, you can get ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. I consider myself a pretty tech-savvy person. So I ...