It’s kind of like the Clapper, except for the extremely geeky: a remote controlled electrical outlet system from La Crosse. The Remote Control Outlet System lets you control any simple on/off devices ...

You don’t need an elaborate and expensive system like X10, Insteon, or Lutron remote switches to control the world, not when you have one of these $19.95 Remote Control Outlets with its accompanying ...

[Reza’s] methodical investigation of this remote controlled outlet let him patch in with an Arduino using a 433 MHz transmitter. This is a single-device unit, but the techniques used here should allow ...

Time for a little old-school smart-home tech. The bundle includes two remotes as well. Plus: four bonus deals! Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog ...

[Tim] was looking for a way to control his power outlets using WiFi. He looked into purchasing a WeMo but he realized that he could build something even better with more bang for his buck. He started ...

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Simply by inserting a small adapter into an existing electrical outlet, smart plugs give you greater control of your home and make routine tasks easier and more efficient. If you want to know what a ...

Etekcity (99% positive feedback from 60,000+) via Amazon offers a 5-pack of its Wireless Remote Control for Electrical Switches for $21.48 Prime shipped when promo code VVA9G3A7 is applied during ...

Etekcity (99% positive feedback from 60,000+) via Amazon offers a 3-pack of its Wireless Remote Control Outlet Switches for $13.98 Prime shipped when promo code BBIO6IY3 is applied during checkout.

I have the pleasure of living in an apartment without any ceiling lights in my bedroom or living room, and if you do as well, you know that it’s a little annoying. I have lamps everywhere that I have ...

I have a surge protector power strip that works to power macbook air, a 12tb usb mechanical hard drive, a set of small edifier speakers and a desk mount lamp, and the usb charger port. The desk mount ...