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Smart plugs are typically seen as a set-it-and-forget-it technology that can help to lower your energy bills and add remote convenience to your electronics. But do smart plugs actually lower the ...

Close up of a TP-Link Kasa smart plug with a power cord plugged in. - Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As far as smart and connected devices ...

Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As far as smart and connected devices go, smart plugs are relatively simple. At their most basic, you can turn them on or off remotely, ...