Setting up a smart home can be expensive and complicated, but these smart plugs which work directly through an app without ...

These misleadingly simple gadgets are some of the most useful smart devices you can have in your home. If you buy something from a link, The Verge may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

There are many ways to use smart plugs to automate your home, including turning dumb devices into smart ones, strengthening your home’s security, or bringing more convenience to your life. Beyond ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart plugs aren't the most complicated smart home device — they really just turn stuff off and on — but they do make life a little easier.