Smart plugs and outlet timers can both run devices on a schedule, but one becomes much more useful once your needs get a little bigger at home.

Smart homes might center around smart speakers, lights and interesting gadgets, but smart plugs are the unsung heroes, quietly turning everyday devices into the smartest versions of themselves. The ...

Another day, another obsessive-compulsive power-socket post from your author. This time it's a timer, too. It's called the Dialug, and it lets you switch off the power even when you're not around to ...

A person syncing a smartphone to a smart plug. - Daisy-daisy/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Our homes are gradually getting smarter in both the micro and macro ...