Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.

I used to loathe smart home products, believing them to be little more than marketing fluff and rather pointless gimmicks, but I have grown to appreciate what modern devices can do for the home.

Whether you’re just starting your smart home journey or expanding to yet another room, smart plugs are one of the easiest and most versatile devices to get. They can not only turn a lamp on and off, ...