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.

I’ve had Amazon smart plugs all over my house for years now. Essential doesn't even cover it—they run so much of my daily routine. But I made this stupid mistake for way too long: I'd just use my ...

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Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster.

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