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Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan better.

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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.

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 ...

More and more people are looking for ways to make their homes smarter, and one way they're doing that is by using smart plugs. These plugs have become an easy way to control electronics remotely, even ...

I'm not sure if this even exists, or if I'm overthinking it and there is a completely different/better way of accomplishing this. Here's the setup: I have a patio light controlled by a switch inside.