The Meross Outdoor Dimmer Plug gives you more control over your lights than a regular smart plug can. However, while you can use it indoors or outdoors, it's tailored more for outside use. Smart plugs ...

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Outdoor smart plugs are increasingly common, but Lutron thinks it has an easy way to stand out: make a plug that can endure the worst nature has to offer. It’s introducing a Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug ...

Wemo has been a long-standing HomeKit supporter, and it has continued to grow that support with its new outdoor outlets, and we've put it to the test, just in time for the holidays. The new Wemo Wi-Fi ...

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REPORTS. WATCHING YOUR MONEY WHETHER YOU WANT THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TO DIM OR TO DAZZLE THINGS LIKE A WI-FI CONNECTED SMART PLUG CAN HELP AS SIMPLE STEPS CAN HELP MAKE SURE YOUR HOME STAYS BRIGHT, ...

It’s the holiday season and that means many people are putting Christmas lights outside. Whether your lights are LED or incandescent, you’ll want to save as much as possible on the heightened energy ...

Unlike indoor smart home gadgets, connected outdoor appliances have an extra problem to deal with in the form of unpredictable weather. Lutron aims to address that with its new Caséta Outdoor Smart ...

As days grow shorter and darker, it’s a good idea to invest in outdoor lights. These popular accessories don’t require any major installation or rewiring, and ...

If you’re wondering whether you can put battery-operated lights outside in winter, we can only assume that you want to ...