The Tessan Remote Wall Outlet is a simple and reliable way to wirelessly control lamps and small appliances. Some will value its independence from the internet; but for a similar price, a smart plug ...

Ever wish you could turn a particular outlet on and off without using a physical light switch? Maybe for an outlet that isn’t even hooked up to a light switch? With smart plugs, you can! And right now ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Simply plug and play. No need for WIFI connection, smartphone, or smarthome device. Use with your lights, fans, radios, and small appliances. With a touch of a button, you can light up a dark basement ...

My house has a couple of rooms with no built-in lights, so I have to have lamps plugged into the wall. So when I walk into the room, I have to go clear to the other side before I can even turn on a ...

The future is here, and the dream of the smart home is as alive as ever, but many smart home devices are still prohibitively expensive. Just one smart lightbulb can set you back what it would cost to ...

It turns two wall outlets into six with a pair of extra USB ports. It turns two wall outlets into six with a pair of extra USB ports. is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the ...