Every smart home reaches a crossroads when deciding on a small yet crucial device: smart plugs or smart wall outlets. Let's get the obvious distinction out of the way — smart plugs are easy to set up, ...

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There are 15 standardized types of domestic electrical outlet plugs in use worldwide. The standard North American outlet, for example, has two vertical slots and a round hole beneath them for ...

This product is identical to the Enbrighten 2-outlet plug, but it runs half the price (when you buy a two-pack). The only real difference—aside from packaging—is the price. At press time, the ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...