I’ve tested over 100 smart plugs and smart in-wall outlets over nearly a decade. I solicited the services of my husband, a licensed electrician, to hardwire outlets and to help evaluate the ...

Just plug it into a wall outlet, plug in a device, and you’re done. There’s no need to download an app, create an account, pair it to your smartphone, or look up your Wi-Fi password.

CNET has tested countless smart plugs over the years and we brought in more than 10 new models to determine the best smart plugs currently on the market. The result is this guide to our top five ...

This wall-mounted plug extender has 6 side-facing outlets that are rated for 1080 Joules of surge protection, and it has 2 front-facing USB charging ports. APC also backs it up with lifetime and ...

And unlike most smart outlets, the ConnectSense Smart In-Wall Outlet will be available in both 15- and 20-amp configurations, making it an ideal choice for kitchen installations, which are ...

And the more outlets are replaced with ConnectSense In-Wall Outlet, the more money you’ll save. That’s because this outlet lets you track, in real-time, how much energy each plug is using.

These outlets have a built-in plastic shutter that seals the slots unless you insert a two-prong plug. This makes it less likely for a stray key to enter the outlet and cause an electrocution.

The great thing about the Hug-A-Plug dual outlet adapter ($6) is that its compact design fits flat against the wall, and it gives you twice the sockets to plug your gadget into.