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.

It's a small price to pay to make sure you can use a variety of items with your Govee automated app.

If you're looking to get in on the action and start incorporating smart tech into your home, smart plugs are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to jump in. While the options for smart tech ...

Have you ever wondered whether you left your hair straightener on? Or maybe you want an easier solution than those archaic manual timers for your holiday decorations? Or perhaps you wonder how much ...

Overview: Smart energy devices clearly show where electricity is wasted and help reduce monthly bills.Starting small with ...

With the cost of living rising every day, homeowners are always looking for ways to save money. Utility costs are unavoidable because we all need access to essential services like electricity, water, ...

Every smart home reaches a crossroads when deciding on a small yet crucial device: smart plugs or smart wall outlets. Let's get the obvious distinction out of the way — smart plugs are easy to set up, ...

Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.

How many tech journalists does it take to screw in a smart lightbulb? At least four: one to do the work (me) while the others give expert opinions, star ratings, and race each other to be the first to ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

They’re not complicated, but smart plugs can make life a bit more convenient and, honestly, a little more fun. I like saying “Goodnight” to Alexa and having all the lamps and the holiday lights click ...