In reality, yes; you can control a Smart Plug without Internet. Here is the story of how I found out and how it works.

Smart plugs are a smart home staple for automating lamps, desk fans (or any other small appliances) quickly, easily and without spending much money. They add a ton of convenience and allow you to ...

Worried about losing control during a Wi-Fi outage? See the smart home tech that stays reliable and functional without the ...

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, ...

For those going all in with the Apple ecosystem, HomeKit is what ties your smart home together. It provides a common interface for connected lights, thermostats, and everything in between. Smart plugs ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gone are the days when only your phone was smart. There is a growing number of smart appliances and gadgets that make our lives easier, ...

This Matter-certified smart plug cost more than the competition at launch, but its current street price has dropped Considerably. It’s a great value today if you don’t mind its not being able to track ...

As a longtime tech writer, I love all things tech, but I especially love smart devices. Smartphones, smart watches, and smart thermostats all make a ton of sense. They use technology to make our lives ...

Slowly but surely, many of us are remaking our homes with smart devices. At the top of the list for many are smart thermostats, which offer benefits like automatically adjusting your home's heating ...

It's Black Friday weekend – and in a flat that's already full of smart home tech including smart lightbulbs, smart speakers, a smart app-controlled fan, and even a smart robot butler for my cat, I'm ...