Close-up of a TP Link smart plug with an appliance attached in a smart home - Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images For example, you wouldn't want to risk medical equipment with something that's ...

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, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart plugs are a simple, cheap way to add smart functionality to your home, even if all of your devices and appliances have no inherent smart ...

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.

A smart plug is easily one of the cheapest ways to turn your house into a smart home and can save you hundreds of dollars in energy costs. So, there is no real reason for you to not add this smart ...