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.

Smart plugs serve a specific purpose, and an outdoor smart plug will make it so much easier when you need an outdoor connection regardless of the weather. They allow you to control old appliances ...

Meross offers a basic outdoor smart plug, but it features broad smart home support and is reliable enough given its very low price. Chinese brand Meross is pushing into the U.S. with a wide range of ...

If you’re looking to elevate your outdoor living experience with smart technology, then the Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug KP400 is definitely worth your attention. This innovative device allows you to ...

Koogeek may not be a name brand that jumps to mind when you think about home automation, but the company has built a substantial lineup of HomeKit-enabled devices. I’ve had a Koogeek smart plug for ...

If you're interested in that smart convenience, you'll find our top picks below along what that tricks they can do, from monitoring your energy use to syncing lights with music. After reviewing ...