[Tim] was looking for a way to control his power outlets using WiFi. He looked into purchasing a WeMo but he realized that he could build something even better with more bang for his buck. He started ...

[Reza’s] methodical investigation of this remote controlled outlet let him patch in with an Arduino using a 433 MHz transmitter. This is a single-device unit, but the techniques used here should allow ...

Smart plugs are among the coolest new gadgets out there, because they add “smarts” to just about any little device that plugs into a standard wall outlet. Want to control your lamp or coffee maker ...

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Many homeowners dream of being able to wash a load of laundry when the photovoltaic panels on the roof are delivering a maximum of electricity, even when they are not at home. A new Internet-enabled ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

If you’ve always wanted to control an outlet right from your smartphone, then the ConnectSense Smart Outlet makes it really easy to do so. Smart home accessories are turning into a big business, and ...

Etekcity (99% positive feedback from 60,000+) via Amazon offers a 5-pack of its Wireless Remote Control for Electrical Switches for $21.48 Prime shipped when promo code VVA9G3A7 is applied during ...

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 ...

Add Siri voice control to your outside spotlights with the Meross Smart WiFi Indoor/Outdoor Plug. It’s waterproof and actually offers two plugs, each separately controllable with Apple’s HomeKit.

Aruba Wireless and Ortronics announced they have developed a WiFi wall outlet. Financial details of the development agreement were not disclosed. The new Wi-Jack WiFi wall outlet will be marketed and ...

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 ...