Smart plugs are an easy, budget-friendly way to upgrade your home. Here are a few clever ways to use them for automation.

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If you're going to use a smart plug, you probably want to add automation and simple on-off control to a regular "dumb" ...

Most people use smart plugs to turn devices on or off from their phone but that's really just scratching the surface. You can automate routines, schedule appliances to run at specific times or ...

Smart plugs make home automation possible by integrating seamlessly with other smart devices and platforms within the home. Homeowners can use smart plugs with existing smart home ecosystems to ...

If your electricity bill is through the roof, you might want to consider investing in some smart plugs. They really can save ...

Do you have an old camera, security system or smart plug you aren't using? Here's how I recruit mine for new, useful tasks.

You can find the code in a GitHub repository. We like the idea of using smart plugs as instruments, even if they may not be the most accurate of measurement tools.

If you use a power strip or extension cord with a smart plug, it could interfere with how it manages power and even keep its built-in safety features from working correctly if something goes wrong.

How Smart Plugs Work A smart plug converts regular items to "intelligent" ones. All you need to do is plug it into a standard electric outlet and connect it to the home Wi-Fi network using an app ...