Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Upgrading your smart home devices can help you transform how you interact with where you live. You can turn on your smart TV with voice commands through a smart speaker or set up automations to have ...

More and more people are looking for ways to make their homes smarter, and one way they're doing that is by using smart plugs. These plugs have become an easy way to control electronics remotely, even ...

Smart plugs are a handy device that can turn your house high-tech without the big price tag. Here are some of the best uses ...

While the demand for smart homes is rising, cost is still a barrier. However, some devices can help you enjoy the benefits of smart technology without the trouble of a complete overhaul. You can use a ...

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If you are just getting started in your smart home journey, there's one thing that's essential: the simplicity of a smart plug. You can plug it into a standard wall outlet and it can make any device ...