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 ...

Even after my tests were done, I decided to upgrade certain smart home devices to full-time help. Here's what won out.

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 ...

Amazon doesn’t want naïve consumers poking around inside its AC-switching devices. This engineer was also thwarted in his ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart plugs are an excellent way to automate your existing gadgets ...

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 ...

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have ...

— 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 ...

The Tessan Remote Wall Outlet is a simple and reliable way to wirelessly control lamps and small appliances. Some will value its independence from the internet; but for a similar price, a smart plug ...

This is the one thing on sale (out of many things on sale we write about) you should buy today. Read more here. Amazon’s smart plug is back to its lowest price ever ahead of October Prime Day. Now ...

Making your home smart can be a bit of a quest, with so many options for lights, switches, smart speakers, and more. You don’t need to replace all your electronics, though. Smart switches allow you to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have been thinking about turning your home into a smart home, there are a number of things you have to worry about, including swapping ...