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Home Automation Apr 8, 2022

Best Smart Plug of 2022

by Max Mutter and Michelle Powell

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Best Smart Plug of 2022

Best Smart Plug of 2022

To aid in making your home smarter, we purchased and tested the 10 best smart plugs on the market and reviewed the top 8, after diving into the specs of countless dozens. These plugs...

Best Thermostats of 2022

Best Thermostats of 2022

Searching for the latest and greatest smart thermostat? We bought the 9 best thermostats you can get to test side-by-side and find out which smart wifi thermostat is truly worthy of your...

Google Nest Thermostat

Google Nest Thermostat

While this thermostat might not have received the overall top score, it came pretty close all while costing a lot less. The Google Nest Thermostat looks great and adds a plethora of smart...

Wyze Thermostat

Wyze Thermostat

If you are hoping to add a smart thermostat to your home without blowing your budget, then we highly recommend the Wyze Thermostat

Amazon Smart Plug

Amazon Smart Plug

If you're already using Alexa to run your smart home and want to connect a simple appliance to that system, this is the plug for you. Its quick and easy setup...

Etekcity Outdoor

Etekcity Outdoor

If you have a few outdoor appliances that you want to control remotely or that you want to assess the energy usage of, this plug is a great choice. It offers two independent outlets...

WeMo Mini

Editors' Choice

WeMo Mini

If you're looking to add some smart functionality to your home on the cheap, the WeMo Mini is one of the best options around. For a surprisingly small price and a relatively painless setup...

TP-Link Kasa WiFi Lite

TP-Link Kasa WiFi Lite

This small and relatively inexpensive plug is a great way to expand your TP smart network throughout your home. IF you've already invested in the TP Link smart power strip, you might as...

TP-Link Kasa Outdoor

TP-Link Kasa Outdoor

If you need more than one smart outlet on your deck or porch, the TP-Link Kasa Outdoor is a great choice. It can turn a single outdoor outlet into two independent smart outlets, letting...

TP-Link Kasa Smart WiFi Power Strip

TP-Link Kasa Smart WiFi Power Strip

For those that want to plug their entire entertainment system into a surge-protected smart plug, this power strip is the best option we've found. With an intuitive feel and simple...

Leviton Smart WiFi Plug

Leviton Smart WiFi Plug

Boasting good all-around performance in a slim package that won't crowd your outlets, the Leviton Smart Wi-Fi is a great choice for kitchens, where you'll likely be plugging in larger...

iDevices Outdoor Switch

iDevices Outdoor Switch

If you have an outdoor appliance that you think maybe consuming too much electricity, this waterproof and energy monitoring smart plug can help. Plus, it is compatible with almost every...

Currant WiFi Outlet

Editors' Choice

Currant WiFi Outlet

Offering a refreshingly simple setup process, two independent outlets, and energy monitoring, all at a reasonable price, this is the favorite smart plug amongst our testers. Whether you...

Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control

Editors' Choice

Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control

If you use the Alexa voice assistant regularly, then you should check out the SmartThermostat by Ecobee. This wifi thermostat not only offers smart options to control your HVAC but also...

Johnson Controls GLAS

Johnson Controls GLAS

The GLAS is a sleek and stylish thermostat but it is exceptionally expensive.

Nest Thermostat E

Nest Thermostat E

Want all the perks of a top-of-the-line thermostat without paying a premium price? The Nest Thermostat E strikes the perfect balance of features and cost, earning it our Best Buy award for...

Sensi Touch WiFi

Sensi Touch WiFi

While the Sensi Touch Wi-Fi is an improvement on the previous model, it still doesn't quite perform well enough to nab an award.

Ecobee4

Ecobee4

The Ecobee4 improves on its predecessor, including the seamless combination of Alexa Voice Service, but it's not quite enough to net an award.

Nest Learning Thermostat

Editors' Choice

Nest Learning Thermostat

The Nest Learning Thermostat was the top performer, earning it our Editors' Choice award. This product performed well, and has the appearance to match. One of the most accurate thermostats...

Honeywell WiFi 7-Day Programmable

Honeywell WiFi 7-Day Programmable

Plain and simple, the Honeywell 7-Day Programmable with WiFi performs above average in the categories that matter the most, and forgoes features and fluff that you don't really need...

Sensi WiFi Programmable

Sensi WiFi Programmable

The Sensi WiFi by Emerson fall much more in the traditional thermostat category, retaining the appearance and interface as a typical programmable model. Scoring equally as our Best Buy...

Ecobee3 Lite

Ecobee3 Lite

Originally, we thought the Ecobee3 Lite and the Nest would be the top two products vying for the Editors' Choice award based on the user reviews, but we just weren't terribly impressed...

Honeywell WiFi Smart

Honeywell WiFi Smart

Honeywell has been making thermostats for a long time, and it appears that the Honeywell Smart is their response to the newly emerged Internet of Things and new companies diving into the...

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