John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

If you just bought an electric vehicle, or you’re thinking about getting one, the question of home charging comes up fast.

August 7, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Ever find yourself juggling three or four different chargers on a two-socket outlet? Fix that problem once and ...

When you think of a smart plug, you likely think of a device that plugs into an existing outlet and connects to Wi-Fi. The ConnectSense Smart In-Wall Outlet is a bit different, as the name might imply ...

Apple accessory maker NewerTechnology recently released a specialized electrical outlet, called the Power2U, that includes two USB ports for charging mobile devices. Available in four colors—to match ...

The cost to install an outdoor GFCI outlet is typically higher than the cost to install an indoor one because an outdoor outlet needs a waterproof electrical box and may require a more complicated ...

Which wall outlets are best? As technology changes, the role of the wall outlet changes as well. Besides being merely a place to plug in for power, many receptacles also include ports for charging ...

Smart plugs are the simpler option: You plug them directly into an existing outlet, and they add a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth receiver between the wall and whatever you're powering. No installation required.

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