In reality, yes; you can control a Smart Plug without Internet. Here is the story of how I found out and how it works.

The future is here, and the dream of the smart home is as alive as ever, but many smart home devices are still prohibitively expensive. Just one smart lightbulb can set you back what it would cost to ...

Smart plugs are a smart home staple for automating lamps, desk fans (or any other small appliances) quickly, easily and without spending much money. They add a ton of convenience and allow you to ...

Smart plus with wifi is a modern marvel which provides convenient and easy controlling access at hand, one can connect their ...

Setting up the plug with an Echo was easy. I tested this plug with the new Echo Plus , and Wi-Fi Simple Setup made the process as easy as asking Alexa to discover devices. Wi-Fi Simple Setup is part ...

Smart plugs help you add some intelligence to home appliances that don't have built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. With these little intermediaries between your wall outlet and your appliance, ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As someone who remembers a time before the internet, I still have a ...

This Matter-certified smart plug cost more than the competition at launch, but its current street price has dropped Considerably. It’s a great value today if you don’t mind its not being able to track ...

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 ...

This is great for the handful of devices a typical home will have to get online, but it can prove challenging to work with an ...