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.

Close up of a TP-Link Kasa smart plug with a power cord plugged in. - Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images As far as smart and connected devices go, smart plugs are relatively simple. At their most ...

Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or upgrading your outdoor space with a full entertainment set-up, you need an outdoor smart plug to make entertaining in your garden easy and seamless. Despite their ...

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We chose the Kasa Smart Plug 4-Pack as the best overall because of its compatibility, energy monitoring, and overall quality and price point. Better Homes and Gardens / Kevin Liang Turning your house ...

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