ZDNET's key takeaways The new Shelly Plug Gen4 just launched for $20.This new device offers smart features with a strong focus on privacy.The Shelly Plug Gen4 is compatible with Matter, Wi-Fi, and ...

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. Smart plugs are one of the most underrated smart home products out there. No, they aren't the flashiest, but they can automate dumb products in ...

Shenzhen, China, December 23, 2025 -- TESSAN reports that it has put out its TESSAN WiFi Plug Strip which is a smart power ...

This $32 smart plug works well with HomeKit and Siri for voice controls, scheduling and power monitoring, but halfheartedly connects with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. At $32, the Koogeek Smart ...

HomeKit smart plugs are one of the most useful smart home products you can buy. Everyone can find a use for them. They work with anything that has a 110-volt plug that auto turns on, and they’re ...

The Amazon Smart Plug is a great way to bring some intelligence to some otherwise "dumb" appliances. Once a smart plug is set up, you can schedule a coffee maker to start, keep tabs on how much power ...

Stop having to rely on physical switches with the Amazon Smart Plug, on sale for less than $20.

There are more smart home devices today than ever before, all aimed at making our lives easier through automation. While many of these devices require a hub of some sort, there are some that are ...

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The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to accomplish that.