Home automation is an interdisciplinary science that combines different fields of engineering (construction, electronics, energy, electrical engineering, and automation) to improve the quality of life ...

First, take a look inside the device: In principle, the Sonoff Basic is a single-relay unit to be used as retrofit, based on the ESP8266 chip, a very popular and inexpensive Wi-Fi solution. However, ...

In the course of my years of writing about smart home products, I’ve used more smart switches — that is, light switches you can control with your phone, smart speaker, tablet or computer — than ...

Shelly Group has just launched its Gen4 multi-protocol smart switch family supporting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter protocols for the Smart Home. It’s small enough to fit in your wall behind a ...

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This no-frills plug is best for users who can best utilize its unique design, which can accommodate one or two large power adapters. Enbrighten’s plug-in smart switch devices have historically been ...

Do you want your home to be smarter and cozier to enhance your home life experience? The ELEGRP Smart Dimmer Switch is a versatile device that adds more comfort to homes. It can personalize your ...

The iDevices Switch is well-designed, easy to use within the Apple HomeKit ecosystem, and works great. The best thing about it? It’s pretty inexpensive too, especially given the fact that it offers ...

Leviton’s in-wall Wi-Fi dimmer adds smart control with minimal complexity, but it’s too detached from other smart home systems. Leviton is the latest connected lighting company to loosen its ...

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 ...

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