If you're a parent, you know the aggravation that comes with baby-proofing an entire house. Probably one of your biggest fears is that your child might stick her finger or a foreign object into an ...

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Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan better.

TLDR: The Switchmate Power plugs into a traditional AC wall outlet and turns it into a smart hub, giving you control over any device plugged into it right over your phone. The Internet of Things has ...

Arc-fault detectors can be invaluable protectors against electrical fires, but they can also be a nuisance if they start switching off devices and appliances when there's no safety risk. To cut down ...

That is indeed the question, especially considering how inexpensive a standard, non-smart, non-"safe" power outlet is. This nice one from Home Depot costs under $10! What the outlet from Home Depot ...

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The modern electrical system in homes just doesn’t make sense anymore. I can’t stand it when I have to plug in a massive power brick that dominates an entire outlet; it just means I have to go out and ...

Kids often hurt themselves when they put their fingers into electrical outlets, but the Brio Smart outlet prevents injury by using sensors to... If you're a parent, you know the aggravation that comes ...

The Brio Smart system combines a smartphone app with the Brio Safe and Smart outlets to protect from electrical shock and sense floods, fires and carbon monoxide leaks in the home. If you're a parent, ...