While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Traditional smart outlets are great for people who want to quickly add smart control to appliances, but they're usually unsightly or bulky adapters and only control one device per outlet, or worse, ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Currant, a startup devoted to creating smart products that reduce energy consumption, today announced its newest smart product — the Currant Smart Wall Outlet.

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 ...

ConnectSense In-Wall Outlet earns its Editor’s Choice award through its form, functionality, and simplicity. Pricing feels somewhat steep Didn't work to connect via NFC during out test 3D scan code ...

If you're a parent, you know the aggravation that comes with baby-proofing an entire house. Probably one of your biggest fears is that your child might stick her finger or a foreign object into an ...

So I just bought a house and there are no GFCI outlets in the kitchen. There are 7 outlets total that I can find, on three separate 20-amp circuits in the CB box located in the garage. One outlet is ...

The Belkin SurgePlus combines six AC outlets and two USB charging ports in a compact package with adequate surge protection for nearly all needs. Belkin’s SurgePlus USB Wall Mount surge protector ...