As a smart home user, you've probably heard multiple mentions of Thread, Zigbee, and Matter from different companies, and seen all three names printed on boxes for smart home devices or in their ...

If you are looking at smart plugs and came across the THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Plug, you might be wondering if it is worth adding to your home. There are a lot of smart plugs out there, and many of ...

Aqara’s smart plug works well, but an old design and high price tag keep us from recommending it to anyone other than Aqara Hub users. Let’s start with the basics. Like most devices on the Aqara ...

Smart plugs can make older lamps, appliances, and outdoor lights easier to control, but setup matters. These top-rated picks ...

Have you ever wished your smart home devices could do just a little bit more—something uniquely tailored to your needs? Maybe you’ve dreamed of a home automation sensors that tracks the exact ...

PCWorld reports that Shelly’s new Plug Gen4 smart plug launches at $19.99 with Matter certification and dual Wi-Fi/Zigbee connectivity. The device offers real-time energy monitoring, safety features, ...

Smart relays are transforming affordable home automation, letting you control lights, appliances, and sensors without breaking the bank. From IKEA’s budget-friendly Zigbee plugs to USB relay boards ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Practically every smart home company you can think of offers at least one smart plug: Amazon, Govee, TP-Link, Wyze, and others ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

The Meross Matter Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini makes for an affordable Matter-compliant smart plug, but offers only the bare minimum of features. Compact and Matter-compatible as advertised, the Meross ...

Sensify is a new technology that can turn Zigbee switches, bulbs, and plugs into sensors with a firmware update. This could be how Philips Hue will bring ambient sensing to its smart lights. Sensify ...