While I waited for Ikea to figure out what was up, I tried some more creative troubleshooting in my home. The only (admittedly odd) fix I found was to force Apple Home not to use my main Home Hub, an ...

Before you plug in every appliance in your home, know the risky ones. These common device categories can overload smart plugs or create safety issues.

Smart plugs are an easy way to upgrade basic appliances, and some of the most practical examples are already sitting in your ...

Smart plugs help you add some intelligence to home appliances that don't have built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. With these little intermediaries between your wall outlet and your appliance, ...

A smart plug with USB ports can let you automate lots of gadgets around your house. Here are five clever uses for the USB ports on your smart plugs.