Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.

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Smart plugs are increasingly common, but the vast majority of them still only offer one outlet, or in other words, all they do is turn your single power outlet into a single smart outlet. Recently, ...

If you're looking for an affordable outdoor smart plug that allows independent control of each outlet, iClever gets the job done. The iClever Outdoor Plug doesn't include energy monitoring and isn't ...

Electrical outlets are likely among the most significant and overlooked devices in the common household. And, depending on where you are in the world, you may have a vastly different image pop in your ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

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 ...

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